Glenelg East vs Glenelg
The verdict
Glenelg East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $2.23M in Glenelg. Glenelg East has a shorter estimated CBD commute (39 vs 41 min). On the separate residential safety score, Glenelg East rates higher (69 vs 57/100 in Glenelg).
Scores
| Glenelg East | Glenelg | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 84 |
| Transport | 93 | 94 |
| Education | 78 | 77 |
| Liveability | 84 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glenelg East | Glenelg | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,855 | 3,440 |
| Median age | 43 | 55 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,681 | $1,430 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Born in Australia | 76.3% | 66.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 1.8 |
Growth: Glenelg East Stable · Glenelg Stable
Property
| Glenelg East | Glenelg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.76M | $2.23M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $662 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Glenelg East | Glenelg | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 259 | 320 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 130 | 203 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,021 | 19,186 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glenelg East | Glenelg | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,070 | 1,123 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glenelg East · Glenelg
Transport
| Glenelg East | Glenelg | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 2 | 2 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 39 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 210 m | 180 m |
Liveability
| Glenelg East | Glenelg | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 33 |
| Parks | 6 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.4 km | 500 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.0 km | 9.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.3 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.0 km | 6.7 km |
Population & growth
| Glenelg East | Glenelg | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,855 | 3,440 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,055 | 3,619 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,121 | 3,678 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.27% | 1.28% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glenelg East or Glenelg?
Glenelg East has the higher residential safety score (Glenelg East 69/100 vs Glenelg 57/100).
Which is more affordable, Glenelg East or Glenelg?
Glenelg East is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $2.23M.
Which has better schools, Glenelg East or Glenelg?
Glenelg has a higher average school ICSEA (Glenelg East 1070 vs Glenelg 1123; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glenelg East or Glenelg?
Glenelg has the higher transport score (Glenelg East 93/100 vs Glenelg 94/100).
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