Glenelg East is a residential suburb south-west of the centre of Adelaide, South Australia. It is characterised by quarter-acre blocks with heritage homes and parks intermingled with contemporary modern homes and low-rise multi-dwelling units. Demographics In 2011 Glenelg East's population was 3,701 with a median age of 41 (Australia: 37). Children aged to 14 made up 14.1% (Australia: 19.3%) of the population, and those over 65 years 15.8% (Australia: 13.1%). The predominant home language is English, others being; Greek, Italian, German and Cantonese. Geography Glenelg East is bordered by Anzac Highway to the north, Cliff Street to the south, Brighton Road to the west and Buttrose Street to the east. Amenities With the Glenelg and Glenelg South beaches within walking distance, the suburb is popular with families. There are several parks with children's play equipment, open spaces, barbecue facilities and shelters. Notable parks within the suburb include Da Costa, Sandison, Margaret Messenger and Mel Baker Reserves. Glenelg East has two tennis clubs: the Helmsdale Tennis Club at Sandison Reserve, and the Holdfast Tennis Club at Margaret Messenger Reserve. The Glenelg Oval is a well-used cricket and Australian Rules Football venue that is the home ground for the SANFL Glenelg Football Club. The suburb is a popular with cycling enthusiasts who rendezvous at a local coffee shop prior to weekend rides through Adelaide's beach suburbs. Community Homes in Glenelg East The City of Holdfast Bay Development Plan zones Glenelg East primarily for single storey residences, a second story being allowed where compatible with existing buildings. The plan specifies that residential site sizes are maintained in excess of maintaining the lower density that residents seek. A feature of the development plan is also its focus on Heritage Conservation Zones, one of which is within the suburb surrounding Da Costa Park. The Heritage Conservation seeks to preserve certain styles of residential homes that are common in Glenelg East. The styles originate in overlapping periods as follows; Victorian (1860s – 1900) Federation (1890s – 1920) Inter War (1920s – 1950s). Da Costa Park Heritage (Conservation) Zone Original and restored examples of building styles from these periods are found throughout the suburb, particularly in the streets surrounding the Da Costa Park Heritage Conservation Zone. The Tudor Revival and Californian Bungalow styles that were built in the Inter War period are the most prevalent, while a few examples of Federation Homes can also be found. Schools