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Glenelg NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Glenelg, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Glenelg NSW is 44 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glenelg is $825 per week ($42,900 per year). Glenelg has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Glenelg has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (41% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Glenelg in 2024-25, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (1 offences).

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Glenelg Population

residents (Census 2021)

Glenelg Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$825/wk

$42,900 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Glenelg Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.7% (21) Female 52.3% (23)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

44 people · 146.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,937

Family income/wk

Glenelg Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Glenelg Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

84.2% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

15.8% 3 dwellings

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

Glenelg Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Glenelg Religion

Anglican

41.4%

Catholic

22.4%

No Religion

10.3%

Not stated

10.3%

Uniting Church

8.6%

Christian (other)

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Glenelg Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.8%

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

Glenelg Employment

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Employed full-time

58.1% 18 people

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Employed part-time

32.3% 10 people

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Not in labour force

9.7% 3 people

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

Glenelg Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

53.3%

Certificate III/IV

46.7%

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

Glenelg Occupation

Managers

100.0%

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

Glenelg Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

36.4%

Management & Commerce

36.4%

Education

27.3%

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

Glenelg Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Glenelg Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

50.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Glenelg Marital Status

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Married

60.5% 26

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Divorced

11.6% 5

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Widowed

7.0% 3

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Never married

20.9% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Glenelg Ancestry

Australian

67.3%

English

23.1%

Scottish

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Glenelg School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Glenelg Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 85

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

Glenelg Volunteering

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Volunteer

45.5% 15

—

Not a volunteer

54.5% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Glenelg Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Glenelg How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Walked only

25.0%

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

Glenelg Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.5%

2 vehicles

29.2%

3 vehicles

41.7%

4+ vehicles

16.7%

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

Glenelg Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

53.3%

4 bedrooms

46.7%

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

Glenelg Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

10.8%

moved in the last 5 years

79.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Glenelg Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Glenelg Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Cancer

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

Glenelg Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk

10.3%

$500-$649/wk

13.8%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

24.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.8%

$3,500+/wk

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Glenelg Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.2%

Couple — no children under 15

32.6%

Couple — no children

30.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Glenelg Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

22.2% 8

—

Did not provide

77.8% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Glenelg Children Ever Born

2 children

100.0%

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

Glenelg Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.6%

5–14 hours

40.0%

15–29 hours

8.6%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

11.4%

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

Glenelg Household Size

1 person

40.0%

2 persons

30.0%

4 persons

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Glenelg Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Glenelg Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Glenelg Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Glenelg

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $1,875/wk

Rent share —

Glenelg vs State & National Average

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Pop: 22 Income: $1,625/wk

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Pop: 22 Income: $524/wk

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Pop: 22 Income: $474/wk

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Pop: 22 Income: $466/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glenelg

What is the population of Glenelg NSW?

The population of Glenelg NSW is 44 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Glenelg?

The median personal income in Glenelg NSW is $825 per week, or $42,900 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.

What is the median age in Glenelg?

The median age in Glenelg NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glenelg a good suburb to live in?

Glenelg is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 44.The median income is $825/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 11666. All dollar figures in AUD.