Glenella, QLD 4740 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Glenella is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4740, home to 4,545 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mackay local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 791 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,545
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,535 /week
- Median personal income
- $981 /week
- Median family income
- $2,761 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mackay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Dawson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,904
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Northview State School
- Glenella State School
- Emmanuel Catholic Primary School (Mount Pleasant)
- Holy Spirit College (Mount Pleasant)
- Fitzgerald State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 restaurants
- 93 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 46.9% of the 1,830 resolvable premises in Glenella. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 46.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 7.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 42.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 14,288 across the Mackay LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5,968 theft, 2,084 drug offences, 1,935 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glenella?
Glenella (QLD 4740) had 4,545 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Mackay local government area.
What is the median rent in Glenella?
The median advertised rent in Glenella is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Glenella?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Glenella covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Northview State School (1.2 km), Glenella State School (1.3 km), Emmanuel Catholic Primary School (Mount Pleasant) (1.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Glenella?
Glenella is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (46.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Glenella?
Across the surrounding area, 14,288 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (5,968), drug offences (2,084), violent (1,935). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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