Glenelg SA, 5045
Glenelg Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Are you considering Glenelg, SA 5045 as your next move? It's a good first step to discover if the area is a good fit for you based on factors such as proximity to schools etc. The Homes.com.au suburb profile utilises market-leading data to provide you with the Glenelg median property prices, market trends & demographics to allow you to make informed decisions about your next property move.
Whether you are upsizing or downsizing to Glenelg, continue reading for a brief history lesson to discover more about the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Lifestyle Many amenities are in Glenelg. There are many bakeries, banks, bars, cafes, convenience stores, fast food restaurants, hair salons, libraries, malls, parks, pubs and restaurants. A day in Glenelg might start at one of the bakeries or cafes for breakfast. Then to one of the bars for lunch and finish off with dinner at one of the many restaurants. Schools include St Peter’s Woodlands Grammar School, ST Mary's Memorial School.
History Glenelg is a beach-side suburb of the South Australian capital of Adelaide. Located on the shore of Holdfast Bay in Gulf St Vincent, it has become a tourist destination due to its beach and many attractions, home to several hotels and dozens of restaurants.Established in 1836, it is the oldest European settlement on mainland South Australia. It was named after Lord Glenelg, a member of British Cabinet and Secretary of State for War and the Colonies. Through Lord Glenelg the name derives from Glenelg, Highland, Scotland. Glenelg was known as a whaling town for many years until the industry declined in the early 20th century.In 1836, Glenelg was the site of the first permanent British settlement in South Australia.The year 1836 saw a number of significant events happen in Glenelg including it being a site for the first permanent British settlement in South Australia and it becoming a whaling town.
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