Glenelg East
Location
Glenelg East is a residential suburb approximately 9km south west of the Adelaide CBD. It is characterised by quarter-acre blocks with heritage homes and parks, intermingled with contemporary modern homes and low-rise multi-dwelling units.
Glenelg East is bordered by Anzac Highway to the north, Clif Street to the south, Brighton Road to the west and Buttrose Street to the east.
Demographics
Population; 3,743
Average age; 40 to 59
| Owns outright | Purchaser | Renting | Other | Not stated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34% | 28% | 35% | 1% | 2% |
| Childless Couples | Couples with Children | Single Parents | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42% | 42% | 14% | 2% |
Market Insights
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Schools
Local schools for Glenelg East
- Glenelg Primary School
Homes in Glenelg East
The City of Holdfast Bay Development Plan zones Glenelg East for single storey residences, a second storey being allowed where compatible with existing buildings.
The plan specifies that residential site sizes are maintained in excess of 600sqm. A feature of the development plan is also its focus on Heritage Conservation Zones, one of which is within the suburb surrounding Da Costa Park. The Heritage Conservation seeks to preserve certain styles of residential homes that are common within the suburb. The styles originate in overlapping periods as follows;
- Victorian (1860s-1900s)
- Federation (1890s-1920s)
- Inter War (1920s-1950s)
History
On 23rd November 1947, Glenelg Council amalgamated and renamed the numerous settlements in the are to Glenelg East, Glenelg, Glenelg North and Glenelg South.
Amenities
There are serveral parks with children's play equipment, open spaces, barbecue facilities and shelters. Notable parks within Glenelg East include Da Costa, Sandison, Margaret Messenger and Mel Baker Reserves.
Glenelg East has two tennis clubs - the Helmsdale Tennis Club at Sandison Reserve, and the Holdfast Tennis Club at Margaret Messenger Reserve.
The Glenelg Oval is also located within the suburb and is used for cricket and AFL. It is home to the SANFL team, the Glenelg Football Club.
The suburb is also popular with cycling enthusiasts who stop at the local coffee shop prior to weekend rides.
* Information is accurate as of September 2021 and provided by;
RP Data CoreLogic