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 2,284 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 182 people (8.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,102 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,266, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,429 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Glynde's 8.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state (7.5%), along with the Greater Adelaide, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the 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 574 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 24.3% in total over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Glynde according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Glynde averaged around 7 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 36 homes. So far in FY2025-26, 7 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 1.4 new residents per year per dwelling constructed was noted. This suggests supply and demand are well-matched, fostering stable market dynamics.

The average value of new homes being built is $505,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY2025-26, $215,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Glynde has roughly half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and places among the 50th percentile nationally, indicating its established nature and potential planning limitations. New building activity shows 71.0% detached houses and 29.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

The location has approximately 323 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for growth. Population forecasts indicate Glynde will gain 556 residents by 2041 (from AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Glynde has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project likely impacting the area: East Marden Primary School Major Upgrades, Trinity Valley Stormwater Drainage Upgrade, Felixstow Intergenerational Community Centre, and Magill Campus Renewal Project are key projects, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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

Glynde has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.4%. Over the past year, estimated employment growth was 5.2%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of December 2025, 1,093 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.4% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Glynde lags behind Greater Adelaide at 57.4%. Census responses indicate that only 11.2% of residents work from home. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Glynde shows strong specialization in construction with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 14.2% compared to the regional average of 17.7%. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicates a higher-than-average level of local employment opportunities. Over the past year, employment increased by 5.2% and labour force grew by 5.1%, keeping unemployment relatively stable. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 3.9%, with unemployment falling by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Glynde's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Glynde is below national average. Median income is $46,095 and average income stands at $63,589. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Glynde would be approximately $50,783 (median) and $70,056 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Glynde fall between the 10th and 21st percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the $400 - $799 bracket dominates with 27.6% of residents (630 people), differing from regional patterns where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 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). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glynde was at 35.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.3% and rented ones at 36.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glynde was $1,950, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent figure 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 comprise 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 most common at 19.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 26.6% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 16.5%. A total of 23.5% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 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 active public transport stops, all providing bus services. These stops are served by fifteen different routes, offering a total of 1,102 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 221 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Glynde being primarily residential. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 85%, while bus usage stands at 9%. Vehicle ownership averages one per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 11.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 157 trips per day, equating to approximately 110 weekly trips per individual 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, according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are considerably higher than average, particularly among older age cohorts. Approximately 52% (~1,190 people) of Glynde's total population has private health cover, slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions in Glynde are arthritis (affecting 11.7% of residents) and mental health issues (7.2%). Conversely, 62.1% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes for the under-65 population are better than average. However, Glynde has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (31.8%, or 726 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. While health outcomes among Glynde's seniors present challenges, they rank 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, comprising 57.5% of the population, 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 (6.9%) and French (0.8%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Glynde compared to regional averages of 5.1% and 0.4%, respectively, while Korean (0.9%) is also overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.3%.

Glynde hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Glynde is 44 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, the proportion of people aged 85 and above in Glynde is notably higher at 12.4%, while those aged 55-64 are under-represented at 7.6%. The national percentage for the 85+ age group is 2.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of people aged 35-44 has increased from 12.3% to 13.9%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 has decreased from 11.0% to 9.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Glynde, with the 85+ age cohort projected to grow by 197 people (70%) from 283 to 481. The proportion of people aged 65 and above is expected to comprise 54% of this growth.