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Glenwood (Qld) has an estimated 2,609 residents, up from 2,137 at the 2021 Census — a change of 472 people, or 22.1%. Growth has averaged 5.1% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. Density is about 52 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Glenwood's population is estimated at around 2,609 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 472 people (22.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,137 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,602, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 90 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 52 persons per square kilometer, a level providing ample space per person.
Glenwood's 22.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (9.0%), along with the Rest of Qld, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a baseline of 2022, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 district. Where these profiles are missing, or for periods past 2032, forecasts published by the Queensland State Government in 2023 using 2021 records are integrated. Since these state-level outlines exclude breakdowns by age, AreaSearch adjusts cohorts by applying growth ratios matching the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections configured from 2022 metrics. Looking ahead at changing demographics, the suburb of Glenwood (Qld) is projected to experience population expansion slightly below the national regional midpoint, gaining 265 residents by 2041 under combined SA2 forecasts, representing a rise of 9.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
133 new dwellings have been approved in Glenwood (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 26 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on statistical compilations of ABS building permit registrations, the suburb of Glenwood (Qld) averages approximately 26 residential units approved annually, totaling 133 homes over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 20 approvals during the current FY-26. With an average of 4.3 additional occupants per home built over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, local supply remains far behind residential requirements, typically generating intense buyer rivalry and upward pricing pressure, while new structures are averaging $272,000 in construction costs—a figure below regional benchmarks—providing cheaper housing alternatives for buyers.
Furthermore, commercial permits worth $792,000 have been logged this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. In comparison to the Rest of Qld, the suburb of Glenwood (Qld) records 81.0% more residential construction approvals per head, offering buyers a wider selection of choices. This approval rate sits well above national benchmarks, showcasing strong developer interest. Recent building permits have been limited entirely to detached houses, preserving the low-density footprint and offering standalone homes for buyers seeking extra space. The area averages roughly 88 people per residential permit, indicating an expanding property market. Long-term projections indicate that the suburb of Glenwood (Qld) will add 258 residents by 2041 relative to the newest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, the supply of housing should easily satisfy local demand, creating advantageous options for prospective buyers and potentially supporting growth that surpasses baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 24 current infrastructure and development projects close to Glenwood (Qld), worth an estimated $11.3 billion. 10 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and manufacturing. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional growth. In this area, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a direct local impact. Major projects nearby include the Forest Wind Farm, the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program - Wide Bay Burnett, the Borumba Pumped Hydro Transmission Connections, and the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program.
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Gympie Regional Council Bridge Replacement Project
Replacement of four bridges across the region with a total investment of $7.3 million. Includes construction of new concrete structures to improve safety, load capacity, and flood resilience for local communities.
Bruce Highway (Cooroy to Curra) Section D - Northern Contract
The northern contract of Section D delivered part of the 26 km four-lane Gympie Bypass from north of Sandy Creek Road to Curra, including major structures and realignments. Section D opened to traffic on 16 Oct 2024 and completes the Cooroy to Curra upgrade with 42 bridges at 23 locations and three new interchanges (Flood Road, Gympie Connection Road, Curra).
Gympie Regional Housing Action Plan Implementation
Implementation of the Gympie Region Local Housing Action Plan to improve availability, diversity and affordability of housing. Includes support for social housing, affordable housing initiatives, and addressing housing supply challenges.
Gympie Region Planning Scheme Review
Council is preparing a new planning scheme to plan for growing needs over the next 20-25 years. The review will address residential growth, industrial development, environmental protection, and infrastructure planning across the region.
Gympie Civic Centre Revitalisation
Council-led revitalisation of Gympie's primary performing arts venue, closed since 2022 following flood damage and severe mould contamination. The $18.5 million project, awarded to Hutchinson Builders in December 2025, covers full mould remediation, structural restoration, electrical and disability compliance upgrades, modernised AV and theatrical systems, improved acoustics, seating and amenities. Construction commenced early 2026. A Precinct Reference Group has been established to guide community input throughout construction and future operations.
Cooroy To Curra - Section D - Southern Contract
Section D involves building a 26-km four-lane bypass around Gympie, finishing the Bruce Highway's 62-km upgrade from Cooroy to Curra. It's split into two, with the Southern Contract covering Woondum to north of Sandy Creek Road.
7-Eleven Southside Gympie
Completed retail-led service station featuring a 218sqm 7-Eleven convenience store, 3 fuel pumps with Mobil fuels, and intersection upgrades on Exhibition Road. Built on a brownfield redevelopment site, the project included signalization of the Exhibition Road intersection providing direct access from the development to the state-controlled road. Opened June 8, 2023.
10 Copp Road Residential Care Facility
Approved development for a 100-bed residential care facility (nursing home) on 1.21 hectares of elevated, flood-free land in Southside, Queensland. The site was sold in April 2025 with Development Approval (MCU) in place.
844 residents of Glenwood (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 961. Unemployment sits at 12.2%, with participation at 42.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,157, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Glenwood (Qld) features a balanced labor pool of office-based and manual workers, with strong representation in industrial and production sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of 12.2% and an annual job expansion of 12.8% based on regional statistics compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 844, while the unemployment rate was 8.3% higher than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, highlighting potential for improvement, and overall workforce participation was low at 42.2% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records indicate that a minor 11.5% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
Local jobs are heavily concentrated in the healthcare and social assistance, building, and retail sectors. The workforce shows a notable specialization in administrative and support services, employing people at 1.9 times the regional average rate. Conversely, education and training accounts for only 5.4% of employment, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 9.1%. Comparing the census work counts to resident numbers suggests that local job opportunities are relatively scarce. According to SALM and ABS statistics aggregated across wider regions, employment rose by 12.8% and the labor force expanded by 6.4% in the year ending March 2026, leading to a drop in the unemployment rate of 5.0 percentage points. This divergence from Regional Qld is stark, where employment grew by 0.1%, the workforce rose by 0.3%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for future job demand. These five and ten-year national estimates are mapped to local employment patterns to project future trends. While national figures project overall job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion varies widely by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto local patterns suggests the suburb of Glenwood (Qld) would see employment rise by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, based on simple industry weighting without local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Glenwood (Qld) is $790 a week (about $41,000 a year), with median personal income at $430 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,120 a year against an average of $45,751. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer statistics for the 2023 financial year show that the suburb of Glenwood (Qld) has income levels below the national average. The median income among local taxpayers is $39,120, while the average stands at $45,751, compared to $53,146 and $66,593 in Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, updated figures would be roughly $43,564 for the median and $50,948 for the average as of March 2026. According to the census, household, family, and individual incomes all rank between the 0th and 1st percentiles nationally.
Looking at the weekly income distribution, 37.9% of residents (988 people) earn between $400 - 799, whereas the leading cohort in the broader region is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 31.7%. With half of the population earning under $800/week, household budgets are tight for many. Although residents retain 88.7% of their income due to modest housing expenses, total disposable income falls in the 3rd percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Glenwood (Qld) had 906 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 61% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $274 a week and the median mortgage repayment $921 a month. Rent absorbs 34.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the census, the housing profile of the suburb of Glenwood (Qld) consisted of 97.9% detached houses and 2.1% other types of dwellings (including apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates were significantly higher than the regional average, sitting at 60.5%, while the remaining homes were held under mortgages (30.5%) or rented (9.0%). Typical monthly mortgage payments were lower than the Regional Qld average at $921, and the typical weekly rent was $274, compared to regional averages of $1,655 and $345.
Locally, mortgage obligations are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Glenwood (Qld) counted 906 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,106 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 14% are couples with children, fewer than in 95% of areas nationally, against 37% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 61.1% of households in the area, consisting of 14.2% couples with children, 37.3% couples without children, and 9.1% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.9%, with single-person households at 33.7% and group homes at 4.7%. The typical household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.3% of adults in Glenwood (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 7.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 91% of areas nationally. A further 37.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 84 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 944 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational statistics show room for growth, as university graduation rates stand at 9.3%, which is much lower than the national figure of 30.4%. This highlights potential areas for educational programs. The highest tertiary achievement is bachelor degrees at 7.0%, followed by postgraduate studies at 1.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Vocational skills are common, with 46.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, broken down into advanced diplomas at 8.9% and certificates at 37.1%. A total of 24.1% of residents are enrolled in formal education, including 9.3% in primary schools, 7.3% in secondary schools, and 2.0% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Glenwood (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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49.1% of residents in Glenwood (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 14.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments indicate notable challenges across the community, with chronic conditions and mortality statistics impacting both younger and older generations. The rate of private health insurance is low at approximately 45% of residents (~1,182 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health diagnoses in the community are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 14.1% and 13.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 49.1% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic health issues are relatively common among the working-age population.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 31.4% of the population (819 people), compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes for local seniors are generally consistent with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Glenwood (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 78.9% of residents, with 3.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.9%) and Australian (25.7%). 3.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are below the national average, with citizens making up 83.9% of the population, 78.9% of residents born in Australia, and 96.7% of households speaking only English. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 46.5% of the population. The most distinct variance is in the Other category, which comprises 0.8% of residents, matching the 0.8% average for Regional Qld. The most common ancestries in the area are English at 36.9%, which is higher than the regional average of 29.6%, followed by Australian at 25.7% and Irish at 9.1%. There are also differences in other groups, with German ancestry represented at 6.2% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Scottish at 9.0% (compared to 7.8%), and Dutch at 1.5% (compared to 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Glenwood (Qld) is 55, older than 97% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 14.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 55 in the suburb of Glenwood (Qld) is higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38. The suburb has a higher proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 bracket (20.6%) compared to Regional Qld, but fewer young adults in the 25 - 34 bracket (7.2%). This concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds is higher than the national average of 9.4%. The median age has decreased by 1.0 years from 56 to 55 since the 2021 Census. The 75 to 84 age group increased from 7.0% to 9.5%, and the 15 to 24 group rose from 6.3% to 7.6%.
Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 23.9% to 20.6%, and the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.6% to 12.0%. Demographic models indicate that the population structure will shift by 2041, with the 75 to 84 group projected to grow by 81 people (33%) from 247 to 329. Seniors aged 65+ are expected to account for 52% of the total growth, while the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 age cohorts will decrease in number.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Glenwood (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 90 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,137 at the 2021 Census → 2,609 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL31176). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.