SA5045· Pop. 16,071West Torrens

GLENELG

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

58

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,400,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

2.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-33.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.0%

modelled estimate

AI insights for GLENELG

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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GLENELG shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from SA Gov · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$598/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+4.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-15.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.66%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-3.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

61 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$990k
2021
$1675k
2022
$1875k
2023
$2815k
2024
$2150k
2025
$2100k
2026
$1400k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

GLENELG is a metropolitan SA suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro SA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 2.2% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,600/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

35.5%

60.4% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.5%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

12%

78% apartments

Degree qualified

44.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

25.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

130 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

19.1%

High Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

9.3 km

Middle ring

Days on market

35 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

68.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

97 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

900 m

Beachfront

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

12,941/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 5045

🏫4 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

St Peter's Woodlands Grammar School

Independent · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1140

St Mary's Memorial School

Catholic · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1113

Glenelg Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1078

St Leonards Primary School

Government · Yrs R-6

ICSEA 1064

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
0/ 100

4.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1099ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
61/ 100
🚆 4 train🚌 49 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

45

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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