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| Locality | Glenelg South |
| 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 | -34.98816 |
| Longitude | 138.51494 |
| Population | 2,188 |
| Density | 3171.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 5045 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 10 km southwest |
Glenelg South is a locality in the City Of Holdfast Bay local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,188. The locality covers an area of 0.7 km², giving a population density of about 3171.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km southwest of Adelaide. Glenelg South is located at 34.9882°S, 138.5149°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5045.
Glenelg South exhales the very essence of coastal living, a long, low sweep of sand and sea-grass meeting the gentle curl of Gulf St Vincent. It lies 10.4 km south-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 228°T), and is situated 14.8 km north of Morphett Vale. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt, a fine mist that clings to the vibrant green lawns of the foreshore and the weathered timber of beachside homes. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose, reflecting a soft, diffused glow on the placid waters, a calm counterpoint to the occasional whitecaps that dance closer to shore. The terrain itself is forgiving, a subtle rise from the water's edge, offering clear, unobstructed views of the horizon, a constant invitation to gaze outwards.
This stretch of coastline, long a favoured meeting place for the Kaurna people, found its modern identity through early land divisions and a burgeoning desire for seaside recreation. The local economy, once tethered to the fishing fleets that once dotted the nearby waters, now thrives on a more genteel rhythm, drawing sustenance from tourism and the steady hum of residential life. The Glenelg South foreshore itself is a testament to this evolution, a beloved public space dotted with playgrounds and picnic spots, where families gather and the simple act of watching the waves become a quiet ritual. The nearby marina, a more recent addition, hints at a continued connection to the sea, a place where sleek yachts bob alongside modest fishing boats, a visual echo of the area's enduring maritime spirit.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Glenelg South, 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 South, in the City Of Holdfast Bay local government area.
Detailed location data for Glenelg South 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 South 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. |