Glengowrie
SA 5044 · Marion
5,767 (2021) → 6,132 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Glengowrie is a moderate growth suburb in Marion, SA 5044, about 9km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.46M is around the same as the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 90/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Glengowrie has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 73/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.24%), South Africa (1.04%), Scotland (0.95%), India (0.76%), New Zealand (0.69%)
Top languages: Greek (0.87%), Mandarin (0.66%), Spanish (0.59%), Italian (0.57%), Hindi (0.54%)
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 1076 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady of Grace SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1087
Nearby (within 10km)
- Dara SchoolCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1159
- Glenelg Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1070
- Sacred Heart CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1078
- St Peter's Woodlands Grammar SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1140
- Paringa Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1102
- Warradale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1042
- St Mary's Memorial SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1106
- Immanuel Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1119
- Immanuel CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1105
- Ascot Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1011
- SA School and Services for Vision ImpairedPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 976
- Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and ServicesCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 1027
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Glengowrie
Is Glengowrie safe?
Glengowrie has a residential safety score of 73/100, 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 2,774 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Glengowrie?
In Glengowrie, the median house price is $1.46M. Median weekly house rent is $760.
How far is Glengowrie from Adelaide CBD?
Glengowrie is about 9.0 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 39 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Glengowrie?
Glengowrie has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1087 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Glengowrie?
Glengowrie has a transport score of 90/100 and 21 bus stops.