Glenelg
Glenelg council area
Your family guide to local schools, kids’ activities and community life.
Directory data rebuilt 22 Oct 2026 · what each date means
Schools, providers and places listed on AroundSchools within the council area. Suburbs follow ABS boundaries.
AroundSchools lists 6 kids' activity providers in the Glenelg area across 4 categories, led by Sports (6), 18 schools (14 government, 2 Catholic, 2 independent). Each listing links to a page with details and a way to get in touch.
About Glenelg council area
- 6,219 km²
- population 20,007 (ABS, June 2024)
- 3,074 children aged 0–14
- 20 activity providers per 10,000 children aged 0–14
- 3 people/km²
- 20 suburbs
Browse Glenelg kids' activities by suburb
The number is how many providers list that suburb.
Suburbs in the Glenelg area
By the ABS 2024 local government area boundary (CC BY 4.0).
Bolwarra · Casterton · Dartmoor · Heywood · Merino · Narrawong · Portland and 13 more
Libraries, parks & community spaces in Glenelg
1 library, 75 parks and playgrounds.
- Glenelg Regional LibraryPortland · Library
- Apex ParkHeywood · Park / playground
- Bahgallah Bushland ReserveCasterton · Park / playground
- Bolwarra Bushland ReserveBolwarra · Park / playground
- Bridgewater LakesCape Bridgewater · Park / playground
- Brimboal Streamside ReserveChetwynd · Park / playground
- Bryan ParkCasterton · Park / playground
- Cape Nelson National ParkPortland West · Park / playground
- Cape Nelson Picnic AreaPortland West · Park / playground
- Cape Nelson State ParkPortland West · Park / playground
- Cavalier ParkPortland · Park / playground
- Church Swamp Wildlife ReserveStrathdownie · Park / playground
Place details are each venue's own directory listing, last updated 3 Oct 2026.
A preview of 12 listed places. Open a suburb guide for more local details.
Kids' activity providers in Glenelg
6 providers across 4 categories. Featured providers first.
More activity categories
Providers can appear in more than one category.
Schools in Glenelg
18 schools: 14 government, 2 Catholic, 2 independent. The 12 largest by enrolment are listed.
- Portland Secondary CollegePortland · government
- All Saints Parish SchoolPortland · Catholic
- Portland North Primary SchoolPortland · government
- Portland Primary SchoolPortland · government
- Bayview CollegePortland · independent
- Bundarra Primary SchoolPortland · government
- Heywood Consolidated SchoolHeywood · government
- Casterton Secondary CollegeCasterton · government
- Heywood & District Secondary CollegeHeywood · government
- Casterton Primary SchoolCasterton · government
- Bolwarra Primary SchoolBolwarra · government
- Portland South Primary SchoolPortland · government
What's on in Glenelg
No upcoming events listed yet
No dated events are listed for Glenelg right now. Check council programs or explore family events in other areas.
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Homes across Glenelg
One row per suburb, most homes for sale first. Open a suburb for its activities, schools and homes.
Medians are of settled sales (2025-Q4). Source: Victorian Property Sales Report © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0
Local guides & reading
Browse all articlesSchool, activity and family guides for readers exploring Glenelg.
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Sources & freshness
- Directory data — the counts and lists of providers, schools, places and events — rebuilt from AroundSchools records on 22 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many kids' activity providers are in Glenelg council area?
AroundSchools lists 6 across 4 categories, led by Sports (6). The suburbs with the most are Portland, Casterton.
How many schools are in Glenelg council area?
18: 14 government, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
When are the next school holidays in VIC?
The next Victoria school holidays are the summer break: 19 Dec – 27 Jan 2027 (government school dates).
Built from the AroundSchools directory and the ABS 2024 local government area boundaries (CC BY 4.0), updated 22 Oct 2026. Check details with each school or provider before you go. Population and children: Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data (ERP by LGA, June 2024, CC BY 4.0). Data sources · How we count