Suburbs Glen Osmond

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Glen Osmond SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Glen Osmond, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Glen Osmond SA is 2,154 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glen Osmond is $927 per week ($48,204 per year). Median rent in Glen Osmond is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Glen Osmond has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Glen Osmond has a population density of 1737.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glen Osmond is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glen Osmond is $2,817.

There were 38 recorded offences in Glen Osmond in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (20 offences).

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📍 Glen Osmond, South Australia — 34.9603°S, 138.6484°E

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Glen Osmond Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Glen Osmond Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$927/wk
$48,204 per year
#1837 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$430/wk
$1,863 per month
#1360 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,817/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Glen Osmond Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.9% (989) Female 54.1% (1,167)

Population Density

1737.4
people per km²
2,154 people · 1.2 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,817
Family income/wk

Glen Osmond Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Glen Osmond Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
51.4% 298 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
48.6% 282 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Glen Osmond Country of Birth

Australia
77.9%
England
7.5%
China
6.9%
India
4.7%
Germany
0.9%
Hong Kong
0.7%
Indonesia
0.5%
Iran
0.5%
Greece
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Glen Osmond Religion

No Religion
48.6%
Catholic
19.1%
Anglican
9.8%
Not stated
5.8%
Uniting Church
5.3%
Hinduism
4.1%
Eastern Orthodox
3.8%
Buddhism
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Glen Osmond Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
82.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
7.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Glen Osmond Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin
46.3%
Other
10.2%
Malayalam
7.9%
Italian
7.3%
Urdu
7.3%
Greek
7.3%
IAL Punjabi
7.3%
Cantonese
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Glen Osmond Employment

💼
Employed full-time
33.4% 544 people
⏰
Employed part-time
24.4% 398 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.7% 44 people
🏠
Not in labour force
39.5% 645 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Glen Osmond Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
42.7%
Postgraduate Degree
26.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.7%
Certificate III/IV
11.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.4%
Certificate I/II
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Glen Osmond Occupation

Professionals
52.4%
Managers
18.8%
Clerical & Administrative
10.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
5.9%
Community & Personal Service
5.7%
Sales Workers
3.2%
Labourers
2.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Glen Osmond Field of Study

Management & Commerce
25.4%
Health
20.3%
Society & Culture
13.3%
Engineering
9.0%
Education
7.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.2%
Creative Arts
5.7%
Information Technology
4.4%
Architecture & Building
4.0%
Agriculture & Environment
2.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Glen Osmond Dwelling Types

Separate house
84.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Glen Osmond Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
1.9%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
3.3%
$800-$999/wk
2.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.6%
$4,000+/wk
31.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Glen Osmond Marital Status

💍
Married
55.0% 952
↔️
Separated
1.9% 33
📋
Divorced
7.2% 125
🕊️
Widowed
5.8% 100
👤
Never married
30.1% 522

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Glen Osmond Ancestry

English
26.6%
Australian
18.2%
Chinese
11.0%
Other
10.5%
Scottish
7.9%
German
6.3%
Irish
6.2%
Italian
4.5%
Indian
4.5%
Greek
2.1%
Polish
1.1%
Dutch
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Glen Osmond School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
32.4%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
24.9%
Secondary — Government
15.7%
Pre-school
9.1%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
9.1%
Vocational Education
3.9%
Secondary — Catholic
2.5%
Primary — Catholic
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Glen Osmond Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.4% 266
✅
No need for assistance
93.6% 3,919

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Glen Osmond Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
22.6% 380
—
Not a volunteer
77.4% 1,305

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Glen Osmond Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.0%
$600-$799/mo
3.5%
$800-$999/mo
3.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
22.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
27.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Glen Osmond How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.6%
Did not go to work
11.9%
Car (passenger)
5.1%
Bus
4.9%
Walked only
2.2%
Bicycle
2.1%
Other
0.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Glen Osmond Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.7%
1 vehicle
26.2%
2 vehicles
46.2%
3 vehicles
15.3%
4+ vehicles
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Glen Osmond Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.6%
2 bedrooms
10.1%
3 bedrooms
39.7%
4 bedrooms
37.2%
5 bedrooms
9.9%
6+ bedrooms
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Glen Osmond Population Mobility

13.4%
moved in the last year
43.3%
moved in the last 5 years
3.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Glen Osmond Indigenous Population

0.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
22
Indigenous residents
4,179
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Glen Osmond Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
197
Arthritis
72
Asthma
50
Heart disease
49
Cancer
46
Diabetes
43
Lung condition
33
Stroke
27
Kidney disease
21
Dementia
8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Glen Osmond Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.0%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.0%
$300-$399/wk
1.9%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.7%
$3,500+/wk
11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Glen Osmond Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.2%
Couple — no children
23.9%
Couple — no children under 15
20.7%
One parent — no children under 15
4.3%
One parent — children under 15
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Glen Osmond Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.2% 4
🏅
Previously served
3.3% 56
👤
Never served
96.4% 1,629

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Glen Osmond Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.0% 235
—
Did not provide
86.0% 1,448

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Glen Osmond Children Ever Born

No children
36.1%
1 child
12.2%
2 children
34.1%
3 children
14.2%
4 children
2.4%
5+ children
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Glen Osmond When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
14
1951–1960
37
1961–1970
53
1971–1980
57
1981–1990
66
1991–2000
80
2001–2010
199
2011–2015
142
2016
15
2017
24
2018
11
2019
28
2020
10
2021
13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Glen Osmond Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.8%
5–14 hours
30.5%
15–29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
8.1%
Did not do domestic work
25.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Glen Osmond Household Size

1 person
16.6%
2 persons
34.1%
3 persons
13.1%
4 persons
23.1%
5 persons
9.7%
6+ persons
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Glen Osmond Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,802
Moved from SA
199
Moved from overseas
34
Moved — same area (SA2)
19
Moved from VIC
3
Moved from NSW
3
Moved from NT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Glen Osmond Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
89.5%
Step family — no other children
6.5%
Intact family — other children present
2.4%
Blended family — no other children
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Glen Osmond Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 38 total

Theft
20
Break & Enter
8
Assault
5
Other Against Person
2
Property Damage
2
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Glen Osmond Schools

15
schools nearby
9
government
1128
avg ICSEA score
10,639
total students
Rose Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 525 students
1162
ICSEA
Linden Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 981 students
1160
ICSEA
Burnside Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 686 students
1156
ICSEA
Glenunga International High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,340 students
1153
ICSEA
Highgate School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 616 students
1150
ICSEA
Seymour College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 715 students
1150
ICSEA
Glen Osmond Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 363 students
1143
ICSEA
Sunrise Christian School Fullarton Independent
Primary · R-6 · 175 students
1133
ICSEA
Mercedes College Catholic
Combined · R-12 · 1,111 students
1133
ICSEA
Parkside Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 331 students
1126
ICSEA
St Patrick's Special School Catholic
Combined · U · 51 students
1115
ICSEA
Unley High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,547 students
1084
ICSEA
Urrbrae Agricultural High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,102 students
1074
ICSEA
St Raphael's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 96 students
1048
ICSEA
Scotch College - Mitcham Campus Independent
Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Glen Osmond Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,544/wk
Median Rent $430/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Glen Osmond

≈ $11,024/month
Median rent $430/wk
Left after rent $2,114/wk
Rent share 16.9%

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Income: $750/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $130/wk
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Income: $811/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $120/wk
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Income: $766/wk Rent: $330/wk Save: $100/wk

Glen Osmond vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Seaford Heights
Pop: 1,079 Income: $1,081/wk Rent: $380/wk
West Richmond
Pop: 1,087 Income: $724/wk Rent: $320/wk
Solomontown
Pop: 1,088 Income: $512/wk Rent: $195/wk
Waterloo Corner
Pop: 1,103 Income: $486/wk Rent: $225/wk
Monash (SA)
Pop: 1,110 Income: $755/wk Rent: $230/wk
Burra (SA)
Pop: 1,112 Income: $539/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glen Osmond

What is the population of Glen Osmond SA?

The population of Glen Osmond SA is 2,154 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1737.4 people per km².Glen Osmond is ranked #2,920 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glen Osmond?

The median personal income in Glen Osmond SA is $927 per week, or $48,204 per year.The median household income is $2,544 per week.Family income is $2,817 per week.Glen Osmond is ranked #1,837 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glen Osmond?

Median rent in Glen Osmond SA is $430 per week ($1,863 per month).Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Glen Osmond ranks #1,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glen Osmond?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glen Osmond SA is $2,817. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glen Osmond?

The median age in Glen Osmond SA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glen Osmond a good suburb to live in?

Glen Osmond is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,154.The median income is $927/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40500. All dollar figures in AUD.