South Australia · Suburb Profile

Glenunga SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Glenunga SA is 2,184 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glenunga is $902 per week ($46,904 per year). Median rent in Glenunga is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Glenunga has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Glenunga has a population density of 2454.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glenunga is China. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenunga is $2,400.

There were 62 recorded offences in Glenunga in 2025-26, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (37 offences).

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Glenunga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Glenunga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$902/wk

$46,904 per year

#2104 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$380/wk

$1,647 per month

#2445 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,400/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Glenunga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (1,055) Female 51.6% (1,125)

Population Density

2454.8

people per km²

2,184 people · 0.9 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,475

Family income/wk

Glenunga 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)

Glenunga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.7% 360 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.3% 253 dwellings

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

Glenunga Country of Birth

Australia

73.7%

China

10.3%

India

6.4%

England

5.1%

Bangladesh

1.2%

Egypt

1.1%

Germany

0.8%

Greece

0.6%

Hong Kong

0.5%

Iran

0.4%

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

Glenunga Religion

No Religion

47.8%

Catholic

17.1%

Anglican

11.3%

Uniting Church

5.7%

Hinduism

5.6%

Buddhism

5.2%

Islam

3.7%

Not stated

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Glenunga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

79.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

8.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.5%

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

Glenunga Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

53.6%

IAL Sinhal

9.1%

Hindi

7.5%

Cantonese

7.5%

Bengali

6.0%

Vietnamese

5.6%

Greek

5.6%

Malayalam

5.2%

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

Glenunga Employment

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Employed full-time

33.1% 566 people

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Employed part-time

22.0% 376 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 45 people

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Not in labour force

42.2% 721 people

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

Glenunga Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

46.0%

Postgraduate Degree

23.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.3%

Certificate III/IV

9.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.8%

Certificate I/II

0.6%

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

Glenunga Occupation

Professionals

45.7%

Managers

19.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.8%

Community & Personal Service

7.6%

Labourers

5.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

4.2%

Sales Workers

3.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.1%

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

Glenunga Field of Study

Management & Commerce

29.9%

Health

19.3%

Society & Culture

14.4%

Engineering

9.2%

Information Technology

6.3%

Education

6.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.3%

Creative Arts

3.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.6%

Architecture & Building

2.5%

Agriculture & Environment

1.7%

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

Glenunga Dwelling Types

Separate house

77.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

16.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Glenunga Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$800-$999/wk

4.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.3%

$4,000+/wk

20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Glenunga Marital Status

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Married

60.7% 1,077

↔️

Separated

1.7% 31

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Divorced

6.1% 109

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Widowed

4.8% 86

👤

Never married

26.6% 472

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Glenunga Ancestry

English

24.0%

Australian

17.4%

Chinese

14.9%

Other

11.8%

Scottish

7.3%

Irish

6.4%

Indian

5.5%

German

4.8%

Italian

4.0%

Greek

1.8%

Vietnamese

1.4%

Korean

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Glenunga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.4%

Secondary — Government

21.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.7%

Pre-school

9.1%

Vocational Education

8.5%

Secondary — Catholic

6.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.8%

Primary — Catholic

3.2%

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

Glenunga Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.5% 190

✅

No need for assistance

95.5% 4,067

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

Glenunga Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.6% 374

—

Not a volunteer

78.4% 1,354

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Glenunga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

11.5%

$300-$449/mo

3.3%

$450-$599/mo

1.6%

$600-$799/mo

1.6%

$800-$999/mo

3.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

20.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Glenunga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

67.8%

Did not go to work

11.6%

Car (passenger)

8.7%

Bus

6.6%

Bicycle

2.3%

Walked only

1.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.1%

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

Glenunga Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.0%

1 vehicle

37.8%

2 vehicles

41.6%

3 vehicles

9.8%

4+ vehicles

5.8%

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

Glenunga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.4%

2 bedrooms

22.5%

3 bedrooms

46.0%

4 bedrooms

21.3%

5 bedrooms

5.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Glenunga Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

44.2%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Glenunga Indigenous Population

0.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

4,278

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Glenunga Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Arthritis

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Lung condition

Dementia

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

Glenunga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.8%

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

$3,500+/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Glenunga Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.3%

Couple — no children

26.4%

Couple — no children under 15

19.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Glenunga Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 5

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Previously served

2.6% 45

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Never served

97.1% 1,685

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Glenunga Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.3% 266

—

Did not provide

84.7% 1,470

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Glenunga Children Ever Born

No children

29.6%

1 child

13.1%

2 children

39.0%

3 children

13.8%

4 children

3.9%

5+ children

0.6%

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

Glenunga When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

221

2011–2015

155

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Glenunga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.4%

5–14 hours

30.7%

15–29 hours

16.4%

30+ hours

9.6%

Did not do domestic work

20.9%

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

Glenunga Household Size

1 person

24.9%

2 persons

32.1%

3 persons

13.7%

4 persons

20.5%

5 persons

6.6%

6+ persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Glenunga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,839

Moved from SA

189

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

Moved from QLD

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

Glenunga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

97.4%

Blended family — no other children

1.6%

Step family — no other children

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Glenunga Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 62 total

Theft

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Fraud

Assault

Robbery

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Glenunga Schools

schools nearby

government

1125

avg ICSEA score

21,675

total students

Pembroke School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 1,672 students

1171

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

Highgate School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 616 students

1150

ICSEA

Seymour College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 715 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

Mercedes College Catholic

Combined · R-12 · 1,111 students

1133

ICSEA

Sunrise Christian School Fullarton Independent

Primary · R-6 · 175 students

1133

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 34 schools

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

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Glenunga Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,918/wk

Median Rent $380/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.8%

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

If you earn X in Glenunga

Your weekly income

≈ $8,311/month

Median rent $380/wk

Left after rent $1,538/wk

Rent share 19.8%

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Glenunga vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,103 Income: $486/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Pop: 1,110 Income: $755/wk Rent: $230/wk

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Pop: 1,112 Income: $539/wk Rent: $180/wk

Eyre

Pop: 1,113 Income: $921/wk Rent: $335/wk

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Pop: 1,116 Income: $876/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 1,118 Income: $607/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glenunga

What is the population of Glenunga SA?

The population of Glenunga SA is 2,184 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2454.8 people per km².Glenunga is ranked #2,903 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glenunga?

The median personal income in Glenunga SA is $902 per week, or $46,904 per year.The median household income is $1,918 per week.Family income is $2,475 per week.Glenunga is ranked #2,104 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glenunga?

Median rent in Glenunga SA is $380 per week ($1,647 per month).Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Glenunga ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glenunga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenunga SA is $2,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glenunga?

The median age in Glenunga SA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glenunga a good suburb to live in?

Glenunga is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,184.The median income is $902/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 40512. All dollar figures in AUD.