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Glossop SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Glossop SA is 919 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glossop is $692 per week ($35,984 per year). Median rent in Glossop is $205 per week ($888 per month). Glossop has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Glossop has a population density of 29.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glossop is India. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glossop is $1,083.

There were 17 recorded offences in Glossop in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (7 offences).

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Glossop Population

residents (Census 2021)

Glossop Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$692/wk

$35,984 per year

#5635 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$205/wk

$888 per month

#7327 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Glossop Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (489) Female 46.8% (430)

Population Density

29.2

people per km²

919 people · 31.5 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,869

Family income/wk

Glossop 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)

Glossop Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.1% 131 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.9% 136 dwellings

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

Glossop Country of Birth

Australia

89.8%

India

4.0%

England

2.3%

Greece

2.3%

Croatia

1.6%

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

Glossop Religion

No Religion

48.2%

Catholic

13.9%

Not stated

8.6%

Eastern Orthodox

6.5%

Lutheran

6.5%

Uniting Church

6.1%

Anglican

5.3%

Othr Rel Sikhism

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Glossop Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.6%

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

Glossop Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

34.2%

Other

31.6%

IAL Punjabi

24.1%

Australian Indigenous

5.1%

Croatian

5.1%

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

Glossop Employment

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Employed full-time

39.4% 277 people

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Employed part-time

22.8% 160 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 21 people

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Not in labour force

34.9% 245 people

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

Glossop Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.5%

Bachelor Degree

19.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.4%

Postgraduate Degree

3.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.1%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

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

Glossop Occupation

Professionals

19.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.2%

Community & Personal Service

13.8%

Labourers

13.0%

Managers

12.6%

Clerical & Administrative

11.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.1%

Sales Workers

4.0%

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

Glossop Field of Study

Engineering

23.7%

Management & Commerce

14.2%

Society & Culture

13.8%

Health

12.5%

Education

9.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.2%

Agriculture & Environment

7.3%

Architecture & Building

6.0%

Information Technology

1.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

Creative Arts

1.3%

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

Glossop Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Glossop Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.8%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

1.8%

$400-$499/wk

8.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

7.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.2%

$4,000+/wk

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Glossop Marital Status

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Married

49.7% 397

↔️

Separated

4.8% 38

📋

Divorced

7.5% 60

🕊️

Widowed

5.4% 43

👤

Never married

32.6% 260

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Glossop Ancestry

Australian

30.4%

English

30.4%

German

8.9%

Scottish

7.0%

Other

5.4%

Greek

5.0%

Irish

2.9%

Italian

2.7%

Indian

2.3%

Croatian

2.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

Filipino

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Glossop School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.3%

Secondary — Government

33.3%

Vocational Education

10.9%

Primary — Catholic

9.0%

Pre-school

7.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.5%

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

Glossop Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.4% 94

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No need for assistance

94.6% 1,636

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

Glossop Volunteering

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Volunteer

20.9% 152

—

Not a volunteer

79.1% 574

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Glossop Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.3%

$300-$449/mo

5.0%

$450-$599/mo

5.0%

$600-$799/mo

14.9%

$800-$999/mo

17.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

3.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Glossop How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.4%

Did not go to work

8.0%

Car (passenger)

5.4%

Walked only

4.3%

Bus

4.0%

Truck

0.9%

Other

0.9%

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

Glossop Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.6%

1 vehicle

19.9%

2 vehicles

37.6%

3 vehicles

22.0%

4+ vehicles

18.9%

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

Glossop Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.5%

2 bedrooms

14.3%

3 bedrooms

42.4%

4 bedrooms

31.0%

5 bedrooms

6.0%

6+ bedrooms

1.8%

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

Glossop Population Mobility

8.5%

moved in the last year

19.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Glossop Indigenous Population

2.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,672

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Glossop Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Glossop Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.1%

$300-$399/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

8.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

11.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.5%

$3,500+/wk

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Glossop Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.6%

Couple — children under 15

31.4%

Couple — no children under 15

19.7%

One parent — children under 15

6.5%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Glossop Military Service

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Previously served

4.0% 29

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Never served

96.0% 703

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Glossop Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.0% 95

—

Did not provide

87.0% 634

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Glossop Children Ever Born

No children

19.6%

1 child

8.4%

2 children

32.7%

3 children

31.2%

4 children

5.9%

5+ children

2.2%

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

Glossop When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2019

2021

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

Glossop Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.6%

5–14 hours

30.1%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

9.9%

Did not do domestic work

21.7%

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

Glossop Household Size

1 person

24.2%

2 persons

40.0%

3 persons

11.3%

4 persons

13.7%

5 persons

7.5%

6+ persons

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Glossop Where Residents Moved From

Same address

788

Moved from SA

Moved from overseas

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Glossop Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.5%

Other couple — children only

4.9%

Blended family — no other children

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Glossop Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 17 total

Property Damage

Assault

Break & Enter

Fraud

Theft

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Glossop Schools

schools nearby

government

926

avg ICSEA score

182

total students

Rivergum Christian College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 141 students

1006

ICSEA

Glossop Community School Government

Primary · R-6 · 41 students

845

ICSEA

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

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Glossop Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,482/wk

Median Rent $205/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.8%

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

If you earn X in Glossop

Your weekly income

≈ $6,422/month

Median rent $205/wk

Left after rent $1,277/wk

Rent share 13.8%

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Income: $607/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $5/wk

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Glossop vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Mount Osmond

Pop: 464 Income: $1,142/wk Rent: $441/wk

Ob Flat

Pop: 470 Income: $860/wk Rent: $250/wk

Willunga South

Pop: 470 Income: $776/wk Rent: $275/wk

Clayton Bay

Pop: 472 Income: $489/wk Rent: $228/wk

Ashton

Pop: 481 Income: $944/wk Rent: $350/wk

Booleroo Centre

Pop: 482 Income: $619/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glossop

What is the population of Glossop SA?

The population of Glossop SA is 919 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 29.2 people per km².Glossop is ranked #4,103 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glossop?

The median personal income in Glossop SA is $692 per week, or $35,984 per year.The median household income is $1,482 per week.Family income is $1,869 per week.Glossop is ranked #5,635 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glossop?

Median rent in Glossop SA is $205 per week ($888 per month).Rent represents 13.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Glossop ranks #7,327 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glossop?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glossop SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glossop?

The median age in Glossop SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glossop a good suburb to live in?

Glossop is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 919.The median income is $692/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.8% 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: 40514. All dollar figures in AUD.