Glenside is a compact suburb in South Australia within the Burnside local government area (postcode 5065). The area has roughly 2,852 residents and an established demographic, with a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $71K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement staying broadly stable across the broader catchment, with population growth running at +0.7% year-on-year at the LGA level. SA employment has moved +2.1% year-on-year in the official Jobs and Skills Australia NERO series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. SA also had 23 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 2 underway, and 11 in planning as at 2 October 2024, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, community & personal service. Employment in the area leans toward healthcare and professional services. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Chinese.
Median house prices in Glenside stand at $1.2 million, having declined steeply by 33.2% over the last twelve months. The current median weekly rent is $702. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,842.
Public transport access includes 7 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 2 public hospitals. The crime rate in the Burnside LGA is moderate at 7,714 incidents per 100,000 population.
From an investment perspective, Glenside shows a gross rental yield of approximately 2.9%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.2M/$950K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 17.5x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -33.2% year-on-year. Population growth of +0.7% year-on-year points to stable demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.