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Glenelg North

SA 5045 · Holdfast Bay

6,594 (2021) → 6,936 est. (2025) · Stable

77
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,594
Population
$1.42M
Median house (2026)
34
Safety score
82
Transport score

Glenelg North is a stable suburb in Holdfast Bay, SA 5045, about 9km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.42M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 82/100, and is right by the coast. Glenelg North has an overall score of 77/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 34/100.

8.8 km
To Adelaide CBD
800 m
To coast
$842/wk
Median rent (house)
1.3 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,594
Population
43
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,682
vs NSW median-9.1%
Bachelor degree or higher45.2%
Born in Australia71.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,468 / 585 / 854

Top countries of birth: England (7.2%), India (1.84%), New Zealand (0.97%), Scotland (0.96%), Brazil (0.91%)

Top languages: Greek (1.26%), Portuguese (1.12%), Punjabi (0.97%), Italian (0.91%), Nepali (0.82%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.42M+11.1%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$842 / $520 wk
Rental yield (house)3.1%
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

34
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

35
Break & enter dwelling531/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
8
Motor vehicle theft121/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
—
RobberyNot reported
50
Non-domestic assault758/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 335 (all categories, latest year)5,080 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

78

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

133
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1071 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Leonards Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1059

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Mary's Memorial SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1106
  • Immanuel Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1119
  • Immanuel CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1105
  • St Peter's Woodlands Grammar SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1140
  • Glenelg Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1070
  • Our Lady of Grace SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1087
  • Plympton International CollegeCombined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1040
  • Errington Special Education CentreCombined · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1030
  • St John the Baptist Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1077
  • Sacred Heart CollegeCombined · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1078
  • Dara SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1159
  • West Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1091

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

82
40Bus
CBD commute (est.)38 min (bus)
Nearest train stationStop 15 Brighton Rd (1.3 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
15.5°C
Winter max
550mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

71 in suburbSupermarkets
423 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3813 in suburbParks
247 in suburbPlaygrounds
2714 in suburbPools
61 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
40 in suburbGPs
90 in suburbPharmacies
21 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
12410 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachHenley Beach (5.7 km)
Nearest hospitalAshford Hospital (5.8 km)
Nearest vet5.0 km
Nearest airportAdelaide (2.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

66

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

6
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
124
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

69

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

38
Parks
4
Nature reserves
53
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

74

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

3
Theatres
1
Cinemas
1
Museums
15
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
Landmarks

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

68

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

8
Licensed venues (within 2km)
1.21
Per 1,000 residents

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

29

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.61

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate1.27%
Projected population 20417,050
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Holdfast Bay

Glenelg$1.95M94transportGlenelg East$1.83M93transportGlenelg South$2.68M85transportSomerton Park$2.47M81transportNorth Brighton$1.90M80transportHove$1.55M92transport

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Frequently asked questions about Glenelg North

Is Glenelg North safe?

Glenelg North has a residential safety score of 34/100, 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 5,080 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Glenelg North?

In Glenelg North, the median house price is $1.42M. Median weekly house rent is $842.

How far is Glenelg North from Adelaide CBD?

Glenelg North is about 8.8 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 38 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Glenelg North?

Glenelg North has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1059 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Glenelg North?

Glenelg North has a transport score of 82/100 and 40 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.