Glengowrie

SA 5044 • Greater Adelaide

5,767
Population (2021)
$44,512
Median Income
1.87 km²
Area
15m
Elevation

About Glengowrie

Glengowrie is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Marion (City) area. With a population of 5,767 and a median income of $44,512, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.87 km² at an elevation of 15m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Glengowrie combines affordability with quality of life.

Glengowrie falls under postcode 5044 and is governed by Marion Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Morphett electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5044
Urban Area
Marion - North
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.99°, 138.53°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.87 km²
Elevation
15m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$370
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
45 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,341
Census 2021
5,767
8.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,312
Income 2021
$44,512
13.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,611
Born Overseas 1,076

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 360
  • 2. South Africa 60
  • 3. Scotland 55
  • 4. India 44
  • 5. New Zealand 40
  • 6. China 39
  • 7. Germany 26
  • 8. Italy 25
  • 9. Ireland 24
  • 10. United States 20
  • 11. Brazil 17
  • 12. Netherlands 17
  • 13. Greece 16
  • 14. Iran 16
  • 15. Philippines 16

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,633
Australian 2,155
Irish 733
Scottish 614
German 403
Italian 250
Chinese 104
Greek 102
Dutch 96
Indian 79

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,509
Both parents born in Australia
1,381
Both parents born overseas
785
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.7%
No Religion
46.0%
Islam
0.8%
Hinduism
0.7%
Buddhism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
285 (4.9%)
5-14 years
625 (10.8%)
15-19 years
312 (5.4%)
20-24 years
327 (5.7%)
25-34 years
611 (10.6%)
35-44 years
690 (12.0%)
45-54 years
717 (12.4%)
55-64 years
740 (12.8%)
65-74 years
681 (11.8%)
75-84 years
430 (7.5%)
85+ years
355 (6.2%)

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