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| Locality | Glenelg North |
| 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 | -34.96757 |
| Longitude | 138.51888 |
| Population | 6,166 |
| Density | 2194.3 /km² |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 5045 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 9 km west-southwest |
Glenelg North is a locality in the City Of Holdfast Bay local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,166. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km², giving a population density of about 2194.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 9 km west-southwest of Adelaide. Glenelg North is located at 34.9676°S, 138.5189°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5045.
Glenelg North basks in the gentle embrace of the Adelaide coastline, a suburb where the sea air carries the scent of salt and distant ozone. It lies 8.8 km west-south-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 238°T), and is situated 11.6 km south-west of Prospect. The land here is a subtle tapestry of low-lying coastal plains, giving way to a generally flat terrain that slopes imperceptibly towards the Gulf St Vincent. The character of Glenelg North is one of quiet domesticity, a place where neat rows of houses, many with their roofs gleaming under the South Australian sun, are interspersed with pockets of verdant parkland and the shimmering blue of swimming pools. The light often has a soft, diffused quality, particularly in the late afternoon, casting long, languid shadows across manicured lawns and reflecting off the polished chrome of parked cars. The rhythm of life here is measured, a steady hum of neighbourhood activity punctuated by the distant cry of seagulls and the occasional murmur of waves breaking on the shore.
Historically, this stretch of coast has long been a place of respite and recreation for those in the burgeoning colony and later the city of Adelaide. Glenelg North evolved from a collection of seaside allotments into a desirable residential area, its development closely tied to the growth of its more famous neighbour, Glenelg. The local economy, while no longer centred on fishing fleets as it might have been in earlier times, still benefits immensely from its coastal proximity, with tourism and hospitality playing significant roles. The area’s distinctive appeal lies in its accessibility to the beach – a long, sandy expanse perfect for a morning stroll or an evening promenade – and its family-friendly atmosphere. The presence of established streets lined with mature trees adds to the sense of permanence and comfort, a quiet testament to generations who have found a home in this sun-kissed corner of South Australia.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Glenelg North, South Australia. 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 North, in the City Of Holdfast Bay local government area.
Detailed location data for Glenelg North 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 North is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |