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 North | Glenelg South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 81 |
| Transport | 82 | 85 |
| Education | 72 | 77 |
| Liveability | 77 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glenelg North | Glenelg South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,594 | 2,184 |
| Median age | 43 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,682 | $1,561 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.2% | 51.0% |
| Born in Australia | 71.7% | 73.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2 |
Growth: Glenelg North Stable · Glenelg South Stable
Property
| Glenelg North | Glenelg South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.42M | $2.15M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $842 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Glenelg North | Glenelg South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 34 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 531 | 183 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 121 | 92 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,080 | 4,167 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glenelg North | Glenelg South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,059 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Glenelg North · Glenelg South
Transport
| Glenelg North | Glenelg South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 40 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 38 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 910 m |
Liveability
| Glenelg North | Glenelg South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 8 |
| Parks | 13 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 14 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 800 m | 620 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.8 km | 10.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.7 km | 7.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Glenelg North | Glenelg South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,594 | 2,184 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,936 | 2,297 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,050 | 2,335 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.27% | 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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