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Glenelg
Glenelg is Adelaide's best-known beachside suburb, home to Jetty Road, Moseley Square and the iconic tram to the city. It combines a relaxed coastal lifestyle with shops, restaurants and services on your doorstep, all in the City of Holdfast Bay.
Glenelg at a glance
Glenelg is our premium beachside market, with a median house value above $1.85 million. Units have outperformed houses over five years, rising around three quarters in median value, driven by demand from downsizers and lifestyle buyers.
Units are the investment sweet spot in Glenelg, offering a stronger yield than houses with consistent demand from tenants who want to live near the beach. Around half of all homes in the suburb are rented.
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Adam works with Glenelg buyers and sellers every week, from beachside apartments to character homes, and can show you exactly where your property sits in today's market.
About Glenelg
Glenelg covers around one square kilometre and is home to about 3,440 people. It has a large share of apartments and units alongside character homes, and its predominant age group is 70 to 79, reflecting its popularity with downsizers and retirees who want walkable coastal living.
Residents enjoy the beach and jetty, Jetty Road's shopping and dining, the Holdfast Shores marina precinct and a direct tram to Adelaide's CBD.
- Beachfront living with Glenelg Beach and the jetty
- Jetty Road and Moseley Square for shopping, dining and events
- Tram connection straight to the Adelaide CBD
- Popular with downsizers, holiday-home buyers and investors
Local favourites
A few of our favourite spots in Glenelg, all within a short walk of Jetty Road and the beach.
Houses and units
| Glenelg | Houses | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Median value | $1,858,683 | $838,163 |
| 5-year growth | 50.3% | 74.7% |
| Median weekly rent | $790 | $598 |
| Gross rental yield | 2.2% | 3.7% |
121 properties sold in the past 12 months. 51.4% of homes are owner-occupied, with a population of 3,440 (2021 Census).
Source: Cotality (via OnTheHouse), as at 31 August 2026; 2021 Census. Agent figures: realestate.com.au, last 12 months to October 2026. Gross yield is median weekly rent x 52 divided by median value. Figures are a general guide only.
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