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Glenelg North vs Glenelg South

The verdict

Glenelg North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.42M versus $2.15M in Glenelg South. Glenelg South rates higher for education (77 vs 72). Glenelg North has a shorter estimated CBD commute (38 vs 43 min). On the separate residential safety score, Glenelg South rates higher (82 vs 34/100 in Glenelg North).

Scores

Glenelg NorthGlenelg South
Glenelg NorthGlenelg South
Overall7781
Transport8285
Education7277
Liveability7780

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Glenelg NorthGlenelg South
Population6,5942,184
Median age4352
Median household income (wk)$1,682$1,561
Bachelor degree or higher45.2%51.0%
Born in Australia71.7%73.5%
Avg household size2.22

Growth: Glenelg North Stable · Glenelg South Stable

Property

Glenelg NorthGlenelg South
Median house price$1.42M$2.15M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY11.1%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$842$710
Rental yield (house)3.1%Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Glenelg NorthGlenelg South
Residential safety score3482
Break & enter dwelling /100k531183
Motor vehicle theft /100k12192
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)5,0804,167

Total incidents over time

Schools

Glenelg NorthGlenelg South
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,059Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Glenelg North · Glenelg South

Transport

Glenelg NorthGlenelg South
Transport score8285
Train stations00
Bus stops409
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)3843
Nearest train station (km)1.3 km910 m

Liveability

Glenelg NorthGlenelg South
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets11
Cafes & restaurants38
Parks132
Playgrounds72
Swimming pools14Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)800 m620 m
Distance to CBD (km)8.8 km10.3 km
Nearest beach (km)5.7 km7.7 km
Nearest hospital (km)5.8 km7.2 km

Population & growth

Glenelg NorthGlenelg South
Population (2021)6,5942,184
Estimated 20256,9362,297
Projected 20417,0502,335
Annual growth rate1.27%1.27%

Common questions

Which is safer, Glenelg North or Glenelg South?

Glenelg South has the higher residential safety score (Glenelg North 34/100 vs Glenelg South 82/100).

Which is more affordable, Glenelg North or Glenelg South?

Glenelg North is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.42M versus $2.15M.

Which has better public transport, Glenelg North or Glenelg South?

Glenelg South has the higher transport score (Glenelg North 82/100 vs Glenelg South 85/100).

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Data sources

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