Glandore, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Glandore, in the City Of Marion local government area.
| Locality | Glandore |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Marion |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.9606 |
| Longitude | 138.56794 |
| Population | 2,952 |
| Density | 2733.3 /km² |
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Elevation | 28 m |
| Postcode | 5037 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 5 km southwest |
Glandore is a locality in the City Of Marion local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,952. The locality covers an area of 1.1 km², giving a population density of about 2733.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 28 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km southwest of Adelaide. Glandore is located at 34.9606°S, 138.5679°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5037.
Glandore breathes with the salty tang of the nearby coast, its undulating streets a gentle climb from the shimmering waters of St Vincent Gulf. It lies 4.9 km south-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 217°T), and is situated 9.0 km south-south-west of Prospect. The character of this seaside suburb is etched in the varied architecture, a charming jumble of mid-century bungalows with broad verandahs and newer, more angular homes, all set against a backdrop of mature trees that cast dappled shadows on the footpaths. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain stillness, a quiet hum of contented living where the distant cries of gulls are a constant companion. A sense of easygoing neighbourhood prevails, where the rhythm of life feels dictated more by the tides and the changing colours of the sky than by the frantic pulse of a larger metropolis.
The history of Glandore is interwoven with the early development of the region, its land once part of larger pastoral holdings before being subdivided for suburban growth. While not a major industrial hub, its proximity to the port of Port Adelaide meant it played a supporting role in the broader economic life of Adelaide for decades, its residents often finding work in shipping and related industries. Today, its economy is more diversified, with a strong reliance on local retail and services, catering to a population that values its leafy streets and convenient access to both the city and the natural beauty of the coastline. The local parks and reserves, particularly those bordering the waterways that snake inland, are cherished spaces for recreation, offering a welcome splash of green against the more built-up areas, and providing a quiet refuge for native birdlife.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glandore, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Glandore, in the City Of Marion local government area.
Detailed location data for Glandore includes the postcode (5037), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Marion), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Glandore is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |