Glenside
SA 5065 • Greater Adelaide
About Glenside
Glenside is an established inner-eastern suburb of Adelaide in South Australia, located just 4.9 kilometres south-east of the city centre within the City of Burnside. Home to around 2,850 residents, it is a leafy, well-regarded neighbourhood known for its tree-lined streets, including stunning jacaranda avenues that bloom purple in spring. The suburb has a rectangular layout bordered by Greenhill Road, Portrush Road, Fullarton Road, and Flemington Street.
Glenside offers a premium suburban lifestyle with excellent proximity to the Adelaide CBD, Burnside Village shopping centre, and the prestigious eastern suburbs. The former Glenside Hospital site has been redeveloped into a mixed-use precinct featuring the SA Film Corporation and residential housing. The suburb is popular with professionals and families who value its central location, heritage character homes, quality schools, and quiet, established streetscapes.
Glenside falls under postcode 5065 and is governed by Burnside Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bragg electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- 170, 171 — Adelaide CBD via Greenhill Road 15-20 min
- 172 — Adelaide CBD via Fullarton Road 15 min
- G30 — Burnside Village / City via Glen Osmond Road 10 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ No train station nearby; well-served by frequent bus routes along major arterial roads. Easy cycling distance to CBD.
Pleasant tree-lined streets with footpaths; some shops and cafes accessible on foot, but main shopping requires a short drive or bus ride.
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesBurnside Village Shopping Centre Portbush Road Glenside 5065 SA
Schools
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13 Warwick Avenue
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13 Flemington Street
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14 Hay Road
Housing 2021 Census
52 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 228
- 2. India 168
- 3. England 97
- 4. Sri Lanka 74
- 5. Malaysia 66
- 6. Hong Kong 35
- 7. Bangladesh 32
- 8. South Korea 31
- 9. Vietnam 31
- 10. Iran 30
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)