Glenelg Suburb Profile

Living in Glenelg is like experiencing a permanent holiday, with its pristine beach, rich heritage, and vibrant sidewalk cafés providing the perfect coastal lifestyle. Renowned for its stunning sunsets, Glenelg is a year-round hub of activity where the beach and marina take centre stage. Families enjoy fish and chips by the waves, while swimmers, sailors, and kayakers make the most of the water. Seasonal events, like volleyball competitions and a pop-up ice skating rink, add to the lively atmosphere. 

The main retail strip along Jetty Road is easily accessed by the Glenelg Tram, offering an eclectic mix of fashion boutiques, speciality shops, and alfresco dining options. Living in Glenelg also means embracing its quieter side, with tree-lined streets, shady parks, and leafy reserves providing peaceful retreats away from the bustling main hub. The lifestyle here is perfectly complemented by a food and wine scene that showcases some of the best seafood in Adelaide, making it a dream destination for locals and visitors alike. 

Area Features

The Esplanade

The Glenelg Esplanade is regarded as one of the most beautiful strips of coastline in Adelaide. While the beach itself offers little surf, the white sand and clear water makes it an enticing spot to walk the dog or watch the sun go down.

Jetty Road

The cosmopolitan shopping strip has all the essential amenities and offers an easy access route to the city via the Glenelg Tram.

Wine and Dine

Whether you’re craving French, Greek, Italian, Indian, Japanese, Mediterranean or Mexican, the choice to be made is yours along Jetty Road and Holdfast Marina.