Glenalta, SA 5052 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Glenalta is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5052, home to 2,039 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Adelaide Hills local government area and roughly 9 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,039
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,968 /week
- Median personal income
- $945 /week
- Median family income
- $2,439 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mitcham
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,811
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Belair Primary School
- Saint John's Grammar School:Junior School
- St John's Grammar School
- Clapham Primary School
- Hawthorndene Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 24 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 train stops, 68 bus stops
- Stop 22A Gloucester Ave - South East side
- Stop 22 Gloucester Ave - South East side
- Stop 22A Gloucester Ave - North West side
- Stop 22 Gloucester Ave - North side
- Pinera Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 10 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 24 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 8.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 51.4% of the 837 resolvable premises in Glenalta. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 51.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 48.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 154 across postcode 5052 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 59 property damage, 45 theft, 20 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glenalta?
Glenalta (SA 5052) had 2,039 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Mitcham local government area.
What is the median rent in Glenalta?
The median advertised rent in Glenalta is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Glenalta?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Glenalta covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Belair Primary School (0.7 km), Saint John's Grammar School:Junior School (0.8 km), St John's Grammar School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Glenalta?
Glenalta is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (51.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Glenalta?
Across postcode 5052, 154 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were property damage (59), theft (45), violent (20). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Glenalta?
In Glenalta, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (8.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Glenalta?
76 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Glenalta centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 24 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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