Glenelg East, 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 Glenelg East, in the City Of Holdfast Bay local government area.
| Locality | Glenelg East |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Holdfast Bay |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.98273 |
| Longitude | 138.52487 |
| Population | 3,698 |
| Density | 2739.3 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 5045 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 9 km southwest |
Glenelg East is a locality in the City Of Holdfast Bay local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,698. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 2739.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km southwest of Adelaide. Glenelg East is located at 34.9827°S, 138.5249°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5045.
Glenelg East unfolds with a gentle grace along the Adelaide coastline, a place where the soft, sandy terrain slopes subtly towards the shimmering waters of St Vincent Gulf. It lies 9.3 km south-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 227°T), and is situated 12.7 km south-south-west of Prospect. The air here carries a faint, persistent tang of salt, a reminder of the ocean's proximity, mingling with the sweet, dry scent of Australian bushland that fringes the suburban sprawl. Established trees, their branches reaching wide like welcoming arms, cast dappled shade across neat lawns and quiet streets, lending a sense of established calm. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to soften, bathing everything in a warm, honeyed glow that softens the edges of houses and gardens, giving the entire precinct a peaceful, almost drowsy character as the day draws to a close.
This strip of South Australian coast has a history woven with the maritime ambitions of early settlers, its development intrinsically linked to the nearby port and the burgeoning city of Adelaide. Glenelg East, while not a primary industrial hub itself, has long benefited from its strategic position, acting as a desirable residential area for those connected to the sea and commerce. The local economy, predominantly driven by retail and services catering to its residents and the wider Holdfast Bay area, thrives in the shadow of the iconic Glenelg precinct, a neighbour whose vibrant energy spills over. The land, once perhaps more open and windswept, now bears the imprint of generations of families, with established streets and enduring homes speaking of a steady, unhurried evolution, a quiet testament to a community that has found its rhythm by the sea.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glenelg East, 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 Glenelg East, in the City Of Holdfast Bay local government area.
Detailed location data for Glenelg East includes the postcode (5045), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Holdfast Bay), 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 Glenelg East 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. |