Glen Osmond, Adelaide
Property insights
Glen Osmond (City of Burnside) is an established, leafy eastern suburb at the foothills of the Adelaide Hills. Ideal for families and downsizers, it offers heritage homes, hill views, Seymour College and Glen Osmond Primary, easy bus links to the CBD and immediate access to Mount Osmond Reserve. Median sale ~A$1.4M (2026).
Tips for Buyers
- 1.Check the latest 12‑month median sale and rental figures (CoreLogic/realestate.com.au).
- 2.Confirm school zones and enrolment criteria with Department for Education and individual schools (Seymour College, Glen Osmond Primary).
- 3.Review City of Burnside planning overlays, heritage listings and Hills Face zoning before planning renovations or rebuilds.
- 4.Verify bus routes and timetables on Adelaide Metro and map bus stops near shortlisted properties.
- 5.Ask agents for recent comparable sales in Glen Osmond and neighbouring suburbs (Burnside, Glenunga, Fullarton).
- 6.Commission pre‑purchase building and heritage inspections for older/period homes.
Common Property Types
- • Detached houses on medium-to-large blocks (Victorian/Edwardian and solid 20th‑century homes)
- • Renovated villas and single‑level bungalows
- • Small-scale infill: townhouses and duplexes
Who Lives Here
Small population (~2,100–2,200 residents at 2021 Census) with a mature median age (early‑40s). High proportion of professionals, elevated household incomes and strong rates of higher education — common households are dual‑income families, professionals and downsizers.
Transport
- • Bus: Regular Adelaide Metro services on Glen Osmond Road (routes commonly include 801, 861, 863, 865 and N801 night service). Multiple bus stops along Glen Osmond Rd (see Adelaide Metro stop pages).
- • Typical bus commute to CBD: ~15–25 minutes off‑peak (longer at peak); combined daytime frequencies roughly every 10–20 minutes on main corridors — check current timetables.
- • Train: No in‑suburb train station; nearest stations are in neighbouring suburbs.
- • Car: Direct access to South Eastern Freeway via Glen Osmond Road — off‑peak CBD drives often 10–20 minutes; peak traffic and incidents can extend times.
Schools
- • Seymour College (independent girls’ school, Early Years → Year 12) — 546 Portrush Rd, Glen Osmond
- • Glen Osmond Primary School (public primary)
- • Nearby: Glenunga International High School, Marryatville High School, Burnside Primary and several eastern-suburbs private schools (confirm catchments)
Amenities
- • Frewville / Glen Osmond Road shopping strip (cafes, bakery, pharmacy, Frewville Foodland)
- • Melon & Rye (local café example)
- • Burnside Village shopping centre (short drive away for supermarkets, fashion and services)
- • Mount Osmond Reserve and Burnside Walks (Toll Gate Circuit, Wheal Watkins circuit and other trails)
Glen Osmond is a premium, scarcity‑driven eastern suburb attractive to families and downsizers. Long‑term value is supported by location, outlooks and quality housing stock, but expect modest stock turnover, sensitivity to local planning controls (heritage/Hills Face) and ongoing small‑scale infill that can alter local density. Check up‑to‑date CoreLogic/realestate.com.au data for current medians.
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