What to know about Glenelg
- Glenelg had 3,440 residents at the 2021 Census, and its median age was 55.Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census QuickStats (Glenelg (SA))
- 46.5% of Glenelg households were lone-person households, against 28.5% across South Australia.Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census QuickStats (Glenelg (SA))
- Personal trainers and group fitness instructors must apply for a Personal Training Permit before using community land in Holdfast Bay.Source: City of Holdfast Bay
- Holdfast Bay issues personal training permits only for parks and reserves it has judged suitable, and each permit names the reserve, the days and the number of participants.Source: City of Holdfast Bay, Personal Trainers & Permit System policy
- Coast Park follows the coastline for 9 kilometres from Glenelg North to Kingston Park on a level, wide path for walking, running and cycling.Source: City of Holdfast Bay
An older seaside suburb
Glenelg had 3,440 residents at the 2021 Census, and its median age was 55. 46.5% of households were lone-person households, compared with 28.5% across South Australia. For people aged 65 and over, the 24-hour movement guidelines recommend 30 minutes or more of moderate- to vigorous-intensity activity on most days, with muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week. If you have a health condition, have a word with your doctor before you start.
Holdfast Bay's permit system
In the City of Holdfast Bay, a personal trainer or group fitness instructor must apply for a Personal Training Permit to use community land. Under the council's permit policy, permits go only to parks and reserves judged suitable, and each one names the reserve, the days used and the number of participants. If you picture a session on the sand, ask the trainer whether their permit covers that spot.
Paths along the coast
Coast Park follows the coastline for 9 kilometres from Glenelg North to Kingston Park, on a level, wide path suited to walking, running and cycling. The Mike Turtur Bikeway is a 9.5 kilometre shared path that links the Adelaide CBD to Glenelg beside the tram line.
Our part is small but useful. As a referral service, AimFit passes your enquiry to one trainer near the bay. See also Brighton, also in Holdfast Bay, or make an enquiry.
Glenelg questions
Can I train on the beach at Glenelg?
Ask your trainer. The City of Holdfast Bay issues personal training permits only for places it has identified as suitable, and each permit names the location.
Is Coast Park flat?
The council describes it as a level, wide path, which suits walking sessions.