Glenalta SA

Postcode 5052 · Mitcham LGA

Glenalta is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Mitcham local government area (postcode 5052). With a population of 2,039, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $102K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Glenalta is $1.0 million, having surged 12.1% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $650. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,811.

Public transport access includes 25 bus stops. The crime rate in the Mitcham LGA is low at 1,030 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Glenalta offers a gross rental yield of 3.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.0M/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 10.0x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +12.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$1.0M/$950K Near Median
Affordability10.0x Moderate
Price Momentum+12.1% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.0M
12.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$380
POPULATION
2,039
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,968
Personal Income /wk$945
Mortgage /mth$1,811
CRIME (Mitcham LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)1,030
Total Incidents21
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops25
Data: 2025-Q4