Glenden, QLD 4743 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Glenden is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4743, home to 477 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Isaac local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 846 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$32 /wk
Population477
Median age35
Area365.4 km²
To CBD846 km
LGAIsaac

Demographics

Population
477
Median age
35 years
Median household income
$2,411 /week
Median personal income
$1,717 /week
Median family income
$2,874 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Isaac
Statistical region (SA4)
Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Capricornia
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$32 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Rent share of household income
1%

Schools

  • Glenden State School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 44 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 693 resolvable premises in Glenden. 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: 100.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 2,098 across the Isaac LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 24% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 858 theft, 420 drug offences, 260 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Isaac — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Other suburbs in Isaac

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Glenden?

Glenden (QLD 4743) had 477 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Isaac local government area.

What is the median rent in Glenden?

The median advertised rent in Glenden is $32/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Glenden?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Glenden covering government sectors. Nearest include: Glenden State School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Glenden?

Glenden is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Glenden?

Across the surrounding area, 2,098 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (858), drug offences (420), violent (260). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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