Glenalta · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Glenalta

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Separate houses make up 95.7% of all homes in Glenalta, far exceeding the national figure. This is a strongly owner-occupied suburb where very few people rent and most homes are large, family-sized properties.

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📍 Glenalta, Suburb / Locality

Where Glenalta sits — Median rent (weekly)

$380 ▲ +33.3%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Glenalta — higher than 78% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Glenalta$380
5052, SA $380
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rent is much higher than most areas at $380, which is well above the South Australian figure. Typical monthly mortgage payments are also higher than most areas, sitting at $1,811.

$380 ▲ +33.3%

Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $285
  • 2016: $365
  • 2021: $380

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,811 ▲ +19.4%

Higher than 61% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,517
  • 2016: $1,723
  • 2021: $1,811

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Glenalta, $350–$549 is the majority at 58%; $200–$349 is next at 34%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Glenalta, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 43%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (28%) and Under $1,000 (18%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Very few people rent here, with the 8.7% rate being far below both the state and national figures. More than 39% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the Australian average.

8.7% ▼ -9.0%

Lower than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 9.5%
  • 2016: 8.2%
  • 2021: 8.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

39.9% ▼ -7.3%

Lower than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 43.0%
  • 2016: 42.0%
  • 2021: 39.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Glenalta, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (40%) and Rented (9%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are the norm here, with 90.3% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure, and the typical home has 0.8 people per bedroom.

0.80 ▼ -20.0%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.00
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

95.7% ▼ -1.0%

Lower than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 96.7%
  • 2016: 97.0%
  • 2021: 95.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

90.3% ▲ +0.7%

Higher than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 89.7%
  • 2016: 90.1%
  • 2021: 90.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Glenalta, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Glenalta, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 4 bedrooms is next at 30%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Glenalta [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40501/glenalta/topic/housing-dwellings