Glenelg North, SA 5045 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Glenelg North is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5045, home to 6,594 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the West Torrens local government area and roughly 9 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 6,594
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,682 /week
- Median personal income
- $950 /week
- Median family income
- $2,346 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Holdfast Bay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hindmarsh
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Saint Peter's Woodlands Grammar School
- St Mary's Memorial School
- St Leonards Primary School
- Glenelg Primary School
- Our Lady of Grace School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 tram stops, 29 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 9 tram stops, 82 bus stops
- Stop 21B Gordon St - East side
- Stop 21B Anzac Hwy - North side
- Stop 21B Anzac Hwy - South side
- Stop 21A Anzac Hwy - South side
- Stop 16 Jetty Rd - North side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 23 cafés
- 45 restaurants
- 11 pubs and bars
- 62 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 7 supermarkets
- 26 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 437 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 3.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 96.2% of the 3,878 resolvable premises in Glenelg North. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 3.8%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 96.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,241 across postcode 5045 in the year to FY2024–25 (down 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 576 theft, 264 violent offences, 193 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glenelg North?
Glenelg North (SA 5045) had 6,594 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Holdfast Bay local government area.
What is the median rent in Glenelg North?
The median advertised rent in Glenelg North is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Glenelg North?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Glenelg North covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Saint Peter's Woodlands Grammar School (0.3 km), St Mary's Memorial School (0.5 km), St Leonards Primary School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Glenelg North?
Glenelg North is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (96.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Glenelg North?
Across postcode 5045, 1,241 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (576), violent (264), property damage (193). 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 Glenelg North?
In Glenelg North, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Glenelg North?
91 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Glenelg North centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 29 bus stops, 6 tram 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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