Glynde

Population growth drivers in Glynde are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Glynde's population is estimated at around 2,191 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 89 people (4.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,102 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,103 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,330 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of statistical areas across the nation, with the suburb expected to grow by 586 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 27.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Glynde recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Glynde averaged approximately 7 new dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 37 homes. As of FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25 is around 3.3, indicating demand significantly exceeds new supply, which typically results in price growth and increased buyer competition. New homes are being constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $505,000, suggesting a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In FY-26, $215,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Glynde has approximately half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and places among the 52nd percentile of areas assessed nationally, suggesting an established area with potential planning limitations. New building activity shows 62.0% detached houses and 38.0% townhouses or apartments, featuring an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges. The location has approximately 312 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market.

Population forecasts indicate Glynde will gain around 606 residents by the year 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Glynde has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Glynde maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Glynde has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%. Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 3.0%.

As of September 2025, 1,064 residents are employed, with a local unemployment rate of 0.4% below Greater Adelaide's. Workforce participation in Glynde is lower at 59.9%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Home-based workers comprise only 11.2% of the workforce. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction employment is particularly strong, with a share 1.3 times higher than the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 14.2%, compared to the regional average of 17.7%. The ratio of workers per resident in Glynde is 0.7, indicating above-average local employment opportunities. In the year up to September 2025, employment increased by 3.0% while labour force grew by 2.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded similar growth rates for employment and labour force, with a slightly lower reduction in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glynde's current employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years. These projections are illustrative and do not account for localized population changes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows Glynde's median income at $46,095 and average income at $63,589. This is below Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $50,151 (median) and $69,185 (average), based on an 8.8% Wage Price Index growth since June 2023. The 2021 Census reports Glynde's household, family, and personal incomes between the 10th and 21st percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 27.6% of residents (604 people) fall within the $400 - $799 bracket, unlike the regional pattern where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Glynde, with only 77.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 7th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Glynde displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Glynde's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 59.9% houses and 40.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glynde stood at 35.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.3% and rented ones at 36.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Glynde was $358, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Glynde's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $358 compared to the national figure of $375.

Glynde features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 55.2% of all households, including 20.7% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 44.8%, with lone person households at 39.8% and group households comprising 4.9%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Glynde shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 31.4%, significantly lower than the SA3 area average of 46.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 26.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (16.5%). A total of 23.5% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, comprising 7.7% in primary, 5.9% in tertiary, and 4.8% in secondary education.

A substantial 23.5% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 7.7% in primary education, 5.9% in tertiary education, and 4.8% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Glynde has ten operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by fifteen distinct routes, offering a combined total of 1,102 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with the average resident living just 221 meters from their nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outwards daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation for 85% of residents, while buses are used by 9%. On average, each dwelling owns one vehicle, which is below the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, only 11.2% of Glynde's residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 157 trips per day, translating to around 110 weekly trips per stop.

Health performance in Glynde is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Glynde faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantially higher than average, particularly among older age cohorts. Private health cover is more prevalent than the average SA2 area, with approximately 52% of Glynde's total population (~1,142 people) having it. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis (affecting 11.7% of residents) and mental health issues (7.2%). Conversely, 62.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The under-65 population in Glynde has better than average health outcomes. However, the area has a higher proportion of seniors, with 32.3% of residents aged 65 and over (707 people), compared to 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

Glynde was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Glynde has a high level of cultural diversity, with 34.6% of its population born overseas and 31.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Glynde, making up 57.5% of people, compared to 42.4% across Greater Adelaide. The top three ancestry groups in Glynde are English (20.6%), Italian (20.2%), and Australian (17.4%).

These figures differ from regional averages: English is lower than the average of 27.8%, Italian is substantially higher than the average of 5.2%, and Australian is lower than the average of 22.8%. Notably, German ancestry is overrepresented in Glynde at 6.9% compared to the regional average of 5.1%, French ancestry is also overrepresented at 0.8% compared to 0.4%, and Korean ancestry is overrepresented at 0.9% compared to 0.3%.

Glynde hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Glynde is 44 years, which exceeds Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and is also above the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Glynde has a notably higher proportion of people aged 85 and over (12.7% locally) while those aged 55 to 64 are under-represented at 7.5%. The concentration of people aged 85 and over in Glynde is well above the national average of 2.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of the population aged 35 to 44 has grown from 12.3% to 13.8%, while the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has declined from 11.0% to 9.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Glynde, with the number of people aged 85 and over projected to increase by 202 (73%) from 278 to 481. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and over comprising 52% of the projected growth.