Average rent in Glenelg (SA), SA — 2026

Glenelg (SA) is part of the Holdfast Bay council area and sits 9km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 20,522 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $330/week, which is above the South Australia median of $283/week. About 33% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$330/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
20,522

ABS 2021

Median age
48
Distance to Adelaide
9 km
Households renting
33%
Separate houses
43%
Flats / apartments
24%
Born overseas
24%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Holdfast Bay

Renting in Glenelg (SA)

Glenelg (SA) commands one of the higher rent points in South Australia, with the typical renter paying $330/week — about 17% above the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (62% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (43%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 20,522, the median age is 48, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Glenelg (SA) is 9km from Adelaide. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Glenelg (SA)?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Glenelg (SA), SA was $330. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Glenelg (SA) rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Glenelg (SA) came in at $330 — 17% above. Glenelg (SA) sits 9km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 43% separate houses and 24% flats).
Which suburbs near Glenelg (SA) have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Glenelg (SA)'s $330/week (ABS 2021) include Richmond (SA), Reynella, Aldinga. Paradise - Newton, Toorak Gardens, Flinders Park sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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