Glenelg, 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, in the City Of Holdfast Bay local government area.
| Locality | Glenelg |
| 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 | -34.98009 |
| Longitude | 138.515 |
| Population | 3,623 |
| Density | 3623.0 /km² |
| Area | 1.0 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 5045 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 10 km southwest |
Glenelg is a locality in the City Of Holdfast Bay local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,623. The locality covers an area of 1.0 km², giving a population density of about 3623.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km southwest of Adelaide. Glenelg is located at 34.9801°S, 138.5150°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5045.
Glenelg stretches along the vibrant Adelaide coastline, a place where the gentle curve of the bay meets the soft, pale sand. It lies 9.8 km south-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 232°T), and is situated 13.0 km south-south-west of Prospect. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of the sea, mingling with the subtle perfume of oleander and coastal rosemary that thrives in the sandy soil. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, washes over the foreshore, painting the white buildings and the polished wood of the jetty in hues of honey and rose, a quiet, luminous glow that seems to hold the day’s warmth. Beyond the immediate sweep of the beach, the terrain rises gently, offering glimpses of established gardens and homes that feel both settled and welcoming.
This coastal strip, historically and economically tied to the sea, has long been a favoured destination for those seeking respite and recreation. Glenelg’s reputation as a seaside playground solidified in the late 19th century, drawing visitors from Adelaide and beyond to its inviting shores. The iconic Glenelg tram, a direct link to the city centre, still hums along its tracks, a tangible connection to the past and a vital artery for the local economy, which now largely thrives on tourism and retail. The historic pier, a landmark for generations, stands as a silent sentinel over the harbour, a place where fishing boats still bob and where families gather to watch the sun dip below the horizon, its surface mirroring the fiery sky.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glenelg, 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, in the City Of Holdfast Bay local government area.
Detailed location data for Glenelg 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 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. |