Glengowrie Postcode
South Australia
Glengowrie is an inner suburb in South Australia, located approximately 9 km from the Adelaide CBD. It falls within the 5044 postcode area and uses the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Glengowrie has a population of 5,767 (2,694 males, 3,077 females). The median age is 45 years.
The median weekly household income in Glengowrie is $1,821, with a median personal income of $856 per week.
The median weekly rent is $370 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,950.
In terms of birthplace, 93% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (132), South Africa (60), and Scotland (55).
89.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.5% speak another language.
The employment rate in Glengowrie shows 2,928 people employed (1,701 full-time, 1,074 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
The most common occupations are professionals (735), managers (310), and technicians & trades (246).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Glengowrie has an IRSAD score of 1046 placing it in decile 9 (very advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Glengowrie covers an area of 1.9 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 3091 persons per km².
Statistically, Glengowrie sits within the Marion area, part of the broader Adelaide - South region. It falls under the Marion local government area.
The federal electorate for Glengowrie is Boothby (Outer Metropolitan).
Glengowrie shares the 5044 postcode with Somerton Park.
Glengowrie Details
| Postcode | 5044 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 5,767 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,821/week |
| Median Personal Income | $856/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $370 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Population Density | 3091/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,348 |
| Completed Year 12 | 50.0% |
| Australian Citizens | 92.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 54 (0.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (very advantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.9833 |
| Longitude | 138.5333 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 9 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - South |
| Area (SA3) | Marion |
| Local Government | Marion |
| Federal Electorate | Boothby |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 910 (15.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 639 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,301 (22.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,457 (25.3%) |
| 65+ years | 1,466 (25.4%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 452 (7.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 210 (3.6%) |
| Arthritis | 204 (3.5%) |
| Asthma | 187 (3.2%) |
| Diabetes | 141 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 129 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 108 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 43 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 173 (7.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 903 (38.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 898 (38.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 358 (15.4%) |