Glen Aplin, QLD 4381 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Glen Aplin is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4381, home to 566 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Southern Downs local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 183 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 566
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,083 /week
- Median personal income
- $520 /week
- Median family income
- $1,242 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Southern Downs
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Darling Downs - Maranoa
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Maranoa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $260 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,127
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Glen Aplin State School
- Severnlea State School
- Ballandean State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- New England Hwy At Calvert St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 restaurant
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 97.5% of the 397 resolvable premises in Glen Aplin. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 97.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,593 across the Southern Downs LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 924 theft, 528 drug offences, 405 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glen Aplin?
Glen Aplin (QLD 4381) had 566 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Southern Downs local government area.
What is the median rent in Glen Aplin?
The median advertised rent in Glen Aplin is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Glen Aplin?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Glen Aplin covering government sectors. Nearest include: Glen Aplin State School (0.4 km), Severnlea State School (5.1 km), Ballandean State School (7.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Glen Aplin?
Glen Aplin is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Glen Aplin?
Across the surrounding area, 2,593 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (924), drug offences (528), violent (405). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Glen Aplin?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Glen Aplin centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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