John Smedley

City of Holdfast Bay

Located 11 kilometres south-west of the Adelaide Central Business District, the City of Holdfast Bay is regarded as a progressive and lively seaside community, and its rich heritage, sandy beaches, and exciting attractions have earned it the reputation as Adelaide's favourite coastal destination. With a footprint of just under 14 square kilometres, the City includes the suburbs of Brighton, North Brighton, South Brighton,Glenelg, Glenelg East, Glenelg North, Glenelg South, Hove,Kingston Park, Seacliff, Seacliff Park and Somerton Park. The City is predominantly residential, with thriving retail precincts in Glenelg, Brighton and along Brighton Road and a light industrial base at Somerton Park. The 2011 Commonwealth Census data shows a residential population of 34,606, of which 21.6% were over the age of 65, and 36.9% are under the age of 34. Comparisons with the 2006 Census shows a slight decline in the number of older residents and an increase in the numbers of younger residents.