Adelaide / SA · Public Transport Report
Glenalta, SA
Ranked #200 of 546 Adelaide / SA suburbs by public transport quality
Composite Score
71.8/100
Good public transport
Adelaide / SA Rank
#200
of 546 suburbs
Percentile
63%
Better than 63% of suburbs
Score breakdown
The composite score combines three weighted components:
Key destinations from Glenalta
| Destination | Journey Time | Single Trip | Weekly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide CBD | 54 min | $2.86 | $28.60/wk |
| Glenelg | 74 min | $2.86 | $28.60/wk |
| Adelaide Airport | 83 min | $2.86 | $28.60/wk |
| Tea Tree Plaza | 84 min | $2.86 | $28.60/wk |
| Noarlunga Centre | 82 min | $2.86 | $28.60/wk |
Network reach — suburbs accessible by PT
Full Glenalta PT Report — PDF
Detailed journey times, Adelaide Metro fare estimates, connectivity map and more.
About Glenalta's public transport score
Glenalta has a composite public transport score of 71.8 out of 100, placing it #200 out of 546 suburbs across Adelaide / SA. This score reflects three key dimensions: journey quality to key destinations, cost efficiency of weekly commuting using Adelaide Metro fares, and overall network connectivity — the number of suburbs reachable with zero, one, or more transfers.
Download the full suburb report above for a detailed breakdown of journey times, route options, weekly cost estimates, and a connectivity map showing which destinations are reachable and how many transfers are required.
How the score is calculated
The gettinthr score combines three weighted components. Journey Quality (45%) measures effective travel time to every other suburb in Adelaide / SA during the morning peak (8:30am Tuesday), applying a 10-minute penalty per transfer and a 5-minute penalty per bus leg. Cost Efficiency (25%) calculates actual Adelaide Metro fares for the CBD journey, multiplied by 10 trips per week, dividing weekly cost by weekly commuting hours. Connectivity (30%) measures what percentage of all Adelaide / SA suburbs you can reach within 60 minutes by public transport. All scores are normalised across all 546 Adelaide / SA suburbs into a composite out of 100.