Glenelg
SA 5045 · Holdfast Bay
3,440 (2021) → 3,619 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Glenelg is a stable suburb in Holdfast Bay, SA 5045, about 10km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $2.23M is more expensive than the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 94/100, and is right by the coast. Glenelg has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 57/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5045 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.97%), India (2.12%), Brazil (1.48%), Scotland (1.4%), Germany (1.13%)
Top languages: Portuguese (1.45%), Greek (1.25%), Italian (1.22%), Mandarin (1.05%), Spanish (0.87%)
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 1072 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Peter's Woodlands Grammar SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1140
- St Mary's Memorial SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1113
Nearby (within 10km)
- Glenelg Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1078
- St Leonards Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1064
- Our Lady of Grace SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1075
- Sacred Heart College - Marcellin CampusCombined · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1083
- Immanuel Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1120
- Immanuel CollegeSecondary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1117
- Paringa Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1101
- Brighton Secondary SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1071
- Dara SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1176
- Warradale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1032
- Plympton International CollegeCombined · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1044
- McAuley Community SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1099
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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.
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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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Glenelg
Is Glenelg safe?
Glenelg has a residential safety score of 57/100, 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 19,186 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Glenelg?
In Glenelg, the median house price is $2.23M. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Glenelg from Adelaide CBD?
Glenelg is about 9.7 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 41 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Glenelg?
Glenelg has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1127 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Glenelg?
Glenelg has a transport score of 94/100 and 17 bus stops.