Glenwood, QLD 4570 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Glenwood is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4570, home to 2,137 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Fraser Coast local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 152 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$274 /wk
Population2,137
Median age56
Area50.1 km²
To CBD152 km
LGAFraser Coast

Demographics

Population
2,137
Median age
56 years
Median household income
$790 /week
Median personal income
$430 /week
Median family income
$963 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Fraser Coast
Statistical region (SA4)
Wide Bay
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Longman
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$274 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$921
Rent share of household income
35%

Schools

  • Glenwood State School Primary · Government
  • Theebine State School Primary · Government
  • Gunalda State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 parks and reserves
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 97.7% of the 1,448 resolvable premises in Glenwood. 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: 97.7%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.3%

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: 11,264 across the Fraser Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 5,371 theft, 1,509 drug offences, 1,381 violent offences.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Glenwood?

Glenwood (QLD 4570) had 2,137 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Fraser Coast local government area.

What is the median rent in Glenwood?

The median advertised rent in Glenwood is $274/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Glenwood?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Glenwood covering government sectors. Nearest include: Glenwood State School (1.9 km), Theebine State School (6.7 km), Gunalda State School (8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Glenwood?

Glenwood is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Glenwood?

Across the surrounding area, 11,264 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (5,371), drug offences (1,509), violent (1,381). 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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