Question 1

Is Glynde a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Glynde is a compact inner-eastern Adelaide suburb with quiet, tree-lined streets and a largely residential, low-key character. Housing ranges from weatherboard cottages and post-war brick homes to more recent infill, and the community of about 2,102 people has a median age of 45. Families make up the bulk of households and most dwellings are owner-occupied (63.2%), though around a third are rented.

Residents have easy access to local parks and recreational spaces, while larger shopping and cafe precincts sit close by in neighbouring suburbs. Small commercial and light industrial pockets near the main roads help keep the inner streets calm. Adelaide Metro buses, including the 174 and 178 routes, provide straightforward links to the city and surrounding eastern suburbs. Whether Glynde suits you will come down to whether you want a modest, convenient base with an established residential feel.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Glynde?

Accepted Answer

Renting in Glynde sits at about $700 a week for a house and $475 a week for a unit. Against a typical local household weekly income of $1,163 at the last Census, a house rent would take about 60.2% of that income and a unit rent about 40.9%, which are both large shares of a typical local household's income, with house rents noticeably more stretched.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Glynde a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months in Glynde, house values rose 1.3%, a slight increase, while house rents climbed 3.7%, a modest rise. The rent a house earns has therefore been the stronger performer this year compared with its price.

If rental income is your priority, the rent movement is the figure that will matter most; if capital growth is your focus, the value change is the one to watch. Whether that balance suits you depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	1.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	8	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	79	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$700	$475
Change in rent Past 12 months	3.7%	N/A

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