Glenside, SA: suburb profile

The population of Glenside SA is 2,852 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glenside is $761 per week ($39,572 per year). Median rent in Glenside is $326 per week ($1,413 per month). Glenside has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Glenside has a population density of 2,556 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glenside is China. The most common religion is No religion (41.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenside is $1,842.

There were 141 recorded offences in Glenside in 2025-26, a rate of 49 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (71 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Glenside Population

2,852 residents at the 2021 Census.

Glenside Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$761/wk

$39,572 per year

Ranked 4,314 of 14,663

Median Rent

$326/wk

$1,413 per month

Ranked 3,945 of 14,663

Median Age

43years

5 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,842/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Glenside Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.4% (1,326) Female 53.6% (1,533)

Population Density

2,556

people per km²

2,852 people · 1.1 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,989

Family income/wk

Glenside 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 and Locality (SAL)

Glenside Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Glenside, 60.7% are owned outright and 39.3% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

60.7%

Owned with mortgage

39.3%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
India
England
Hong Kong
Iran
Bangladesh
Greece
Egypt

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

Glenside Religion

No religion

41.5%

Catholic

13.6%

Anglican

10.0%

Uniting Church

5.7%

Hinduism

5.4%

Buddhism

5.0%

Not stated

4.8%

Islam

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Glenside Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

77.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
Cantonese
Sinhalese
Hindi
Urdu
Malayalam
Bengali

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

Glenside Employment

Employed full-time

29.8% 680 people

Employed part-time

19.6% 447 people

Unemployed

3.0% 69 people

Not in labour force

47.5% 1,084 people

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

Glenside Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

44.1%

Postgraduate Degree

21.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.5%

Certificate III/IV

12.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.3%

Certificate I/II

1.3%

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

Glenside Occupation

Professionals

46.1%

Clerical & Administrative

13.2%

Community & Personal Service

11.6%

Managers

10.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.8%

Sales Workers

4.5%

Labourers

4.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.1%

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

Glenside Field of Study

Management & Commerce

29.6%

Health

16.0%

Society & Culture

15.2%

Engineering

12.2%

Education

6.2%

Information Technology

5.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.7%

Creative Arts

4.6%

Architecture & Building

3.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.8%

Agriculture & Environment

0.5%

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

Glenside Dwelling Types

Separate house

45.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

37.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Glenside Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.6%

$1-$149/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.4%

$4,000+/wk

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Glenside Marital Status

Married

46.8% 1,142

Separated

1.7% 41

Divorced

8.3% 203

Widowed

10.5% 256

Never married

32.8% 800

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Glenside Ancestry

English

30.3%

Australian

20.9%

Chinese

15.3%

Scottish

7.9%

Irish

6.7%

Indian

6.3%

German

5.5%

Italian

4.8%

Greek

1.9%

Sri Lankan

1.3%

Korean

1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Glenside School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.4%

Secondary — Government

24.3%

Vocational Education

10.6%

Pre-school

10.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.4%

Secondary — Catholic

2.6%

Primary — Catholic

0.6%

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

Glenside Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

7.0%

No need for assistance

93.0%

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

Glenside Volunteering

Volunteer

21.4% 503

Not a volunteer

78.6% 1,842

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Glenside Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.2%

$300-$449/mo

1.2%

$450-$599/mo

2.1%

$600-$799/mo

2.9%

$800-$999/mo

2.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Glenside How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.2%

Did not go to work

11.5%

Bus

9.1%

Car (passenger)

7.5%

Walked only

4.3%

Bicycle

3.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Other

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

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

Glenside Car Ownership

0 vehicles

14.8%

1 vehicle

52.1%

2 vehicles

26.3%

3 vehicles

4.6%

4+ vehicles

2.3%

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

Glenside Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

12.9%

2 bedrooms

41.7%

3 bedrooms

32.6%

4 bedrooms

10.6%

5 bedrooms

1.7%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

Glenside Population Mobility

18.2%

moved in the last year

54.6%

moved in the last 5 years

5.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Glenside Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Glenside Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

258

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Glenside Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Glenside Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.1%

Couple — no children

32.0%

Couple — no children under 15

12.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

One parent — children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Glenside Military Service

Current ADF — Regular

0.3% 6

Previously served

3.1% 74

Never served

96.6% 2,270

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Glenside Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

11.3% 266

Did not provide

88.7% 2,080

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Glenside Children Ever Born

No children

36.1%

1 child

16.8%

2 children

30.2%

3 children

11.7%

4 children

4.3%

5+ children

0.8%

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

Glenside When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

241

2011–2015

251

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Glenside Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.8%

5–14 hours

29.1%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

7.8%

Did not do domestic work

26.0%

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

Glenside Household Size

1 person

43.3%

2 persons

28.9%

3 persons

11.9%

4 persons

10.8%

5 persons

4.1%

6+ persons

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Glenside Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,239

Moved from SA

351

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

Moved from QLD

Moved from ACT

Moved from WA

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

Glenside Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

97.6%

Step family — no other children

1.3%

Intact family — other children present

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Glenside Crime Statistics

141 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Break & Enter

Other Against Person

Fraud

Total offences by year

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Glenside Schools

schools nearby

government

1124

avg ICSEA score

24,121

total students

Pembroke School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 1,672 students

1171

ICSEA

St Peter's College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 1,585 students

1164

ICSEA

Walford Anglican School for Girls Independent

Combined · R-12 · 400 students

1162

ICSEA

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

Unley Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 470 students

1154

ICSEA

Glenunga International High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 2,340 students

1153

ICSEA

Seymour College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 715 students

1150

ICSEA

Highgate School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 616 students

1150

ICSEA

Norwood Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 361 students

1148

ICSEA

Glen Osmond Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 363 students

1143

ICSEA

Prince Alfred College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 1,127 students

1143

ICSEA

Concordia College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 1,312 students

1140

ICSEA

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 256 students

1135

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 38 schools.

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

All schools near Glenside, with a map

Glenside Rent Prices & Affordability

24% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,363/wk

Median rent $326/wk

Rent to income 23.9%

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

Median rent in Glenside against your income

Your weekly income

About $5,906 a month

Median rent $326/wk

Left after rent $1,037/wk

Rent share 23.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Keith

Income: $746/wk Rent: $180/wk $146/wk less rent

Port Pirie South

Income: $616/wk Rent: $200/wk $126/wk less rent

Queenstown (SA)

Income: $623/wk Rent: $270/wk $56/wk less rent

Kensington (SA)

Income: $797/wk Rent: $300/wk $26/wk less rent

Lobethal

Income: $759/wk Rent: $310/wk $16/wk less rent

Birdwood (SA)

Income: $776/wk Rent: $320/wk $6/wk less rent

Ridgehaven

Income: $688/wk Rent: $320/wk $6/wk less rent

Whyalla Playford

Income: $771/wk Rent: $200/wk $126/wk less rent

Glenside vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Glenside is $761 a week, in line with the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 352nd of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $326 a week, $26 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 23.9% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 43, the same age as in the typical SA suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Glenside	Typical SA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$761/wk	$759/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,363/wk	$1,494/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$326/wk	$300/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,842/mo	$1,534/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	43	43	42
Rent share of household income	23.9%	19.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Glenside

The closest suburb to Glenside is Dulwich, 0.8 km away.

Dulwich

0.8 km away · income $1,036/wk · rent $320/wk

Glenunga

1.0 km away · income $902/wk · rent $380/wk

Toorak Gardens

1.1 km away · income $1,068/wk · rent $320/wk

Linden Park

1.2 km away · income $874/wk · rent $413/wk

Fullarton

1.3 km away · income $846/wk · rent $345/wk

Rose Park

1.4 km away · income $1,132/wk · rent $365/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glenside

What is the population of Glenside SA?

The population of Glenside SA is 2,852 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2,556 people per km².Glenside is ranked #2,502 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glenside?

The median personal income in Glenside SA is $761 per week, or $39,572 per year.The median household income is $1,363 per week.Family income is $1,989 per week.Glenside is ranked #4,314 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glenside?

Median rent in Glenside SA is $326 per week ($1,413 per month).Rent represents 23.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Glenside ranks #3,945 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glenside?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenside SA is $1,842. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glenside?

The median age in Glenside SA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glenside a good suburb to live in?

Glenside is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,852.The median income is $761/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.9% 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: 40511. All dollar figures in AUD.