Glenelg East
SA 5045 · Holdfast Bay
3,855 (2021) → 4,055 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Glenelg East is a stable suburb in Holdfast Bay, SA 5045, about 9km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.76M is more expensive than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 93/100, and is right by the coast. Glenelg East has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.68%), India (2%), South Africa (0.93%), New Zealand (0.88%), Brazil (0.86%)
Top languages: Greek (0.96%), Spanish (0.86%), Mandarin (0.75%), Portuguese (0.73%), Hindi (0.67%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1075 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Glenelg Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1070
Nearby (within 10km)
- Our Lady of Grace SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.7kmICSEA 1087
- St Peter's Woodlands Grammar SchoolPrimary · Independent · 0.7kmICSEA 1140
- St Mary's Memorial SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1106
- St Leonards Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1059
- Immanuel Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1119
- Immanuel CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1105
- Sacred Heart CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1078
- Dara SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1159
- Paringa Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1102
- Brighton Secondary SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1076
- Warradale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1042
- Ascot Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1011
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Glenelg East
Is Glenelg East safe?
Glenelg East has a residential safety score of 69/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,021 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Glenelg East?
In Glenelg East, the median house price is $1.76M. Median weekly house rent is $662.
How far is Glenelg East from Adelaide CBD?
Glenelg East is about 9.0 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 39 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Glenelg East?
Glenelg East has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1070 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Glenelg East?
Glenelg East has a transport score of 93/100 and 17 bus stops.