Glenwood (Qld)

Glenwood lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, Glenwood's population is estimated at around 2,224 people. This reflects an increase of 87 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,137. AreaSearch validated this estimate following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 94 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 44 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Glenwood demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%, outpacing the SA3 area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate an increase just below the median of locations outside capital cities, expecting Glenwood to increase by 253 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 21.6% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Glenwood when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Glenwood has experienced around 17 dwellings receiving development approval each year. Over the past five financial years, between FY2021 and FY2025, approximately 89 homes have been approved, with one more approved in FY2026 so far. This results in an average of about 4.3 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed over these five years.

Given this demand significantly exceeds new supply, it usually leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new properties is around $272,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY2026, there have been approximately $4.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited focus on commercial development.

Compared to the rest of Queensland, Glenwood shows moderately higher new home approvals, with 26.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This maintains reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, building activity has slowed in recent years, with all recent developments comprised of detached houses, preserving the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. The estimated population count of 345 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low-activity development environment. Future projections show Glenwood adding approximately 481 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Glenwood has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

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Employment drivers in Glenwood are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Glenwood's workforce is balanced across white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. Its unemployment rate was 15.6% in June 2025, showing a 1.7% employment growth over the previous year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of June 2025726 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 11.7%, significantly higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Glenwood was low at 31.2% compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Dominant employment sectors included health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area had a strong specialization in administrative & support services, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

Conversely, education & training had limited presence at 5.4% compared to the regional average of 9.1%. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. In the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 1.7%, while labour force grew by 7.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 4.6 percentage points. By comparison, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.8% and a slight increase in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Glenwood. Over five years, national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Glenwood's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Glenwood had a median income among taxpayers of $39,120 and an average level of $45,751. These figures are lower than the national averages of $50,780 and $64,844 respectively for Rest of Qld. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates suggest a median income of approximately $44,593 and an average income of $52,152 as of September 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Glenwood all fall within the 0th to 1st percentiles nationally. The earnings profile reveals that 37.9% of residents (842 people) earn between $400 and $799 per week, differing from metropolitan regions where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 31.7%. This prevalence of lower-income residents (50.0% earning less than $800/week) suggests constrained household budgets across much of Glenwood. Despite modest housing costs allowing for retention of 88.7% of income, total disposable income ranks at just the 3rd percentile nationally.

Glenwood is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Glenwood, as per the latest Census evaluation, 97.9% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 2.1% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's 91.8% houses and 8.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenwood stood at 60.5%, with mortgaged properties at 30.5% and rented ones at 9.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $921, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,179. The median weekly rent in Glenwood was recorded at $274, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $260. Nationally, Glenwood's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Glenwood features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 61.1% of all households, including 14.2% couples with children, 37.3% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 38.9%, with lone person households at 33.7% and group households comprising 4.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.3.

Glenwood faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 9.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 7.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 46.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 8.9% and certificates at 37.1%.

A substantial 24.1% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 9.3% in primary, 7.3% in secondary, and 2.0% in tertiary education. Glenwood State School serves the local area with an enrollment of 84 students, operating under varied educational conditions (ICSEA: 944). It focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. Local school capacity is limited at 3.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 12.3, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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Health performance in Glenwood is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Glenwood faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low, at approximately 45% of the total population (~1,008 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (14.1%) and mental health issues (13.9%), while 49.1% report having no medical ailments, compared to 54.0% in the rest of Queensland. Glenwood has a higher proportion of seniors, with 30.8% aged 65 and over (684 people). Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are better than those of the general population.

Glenwood ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Glenwood's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 83.9% of its population being citizens and 78.9% born in Australia. English was spoken as the only language at home by 96.7%. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 46.5%.

The category 'Other' was overrepresented at 0.8%, compared to 0.5% regionally. In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (36.9%), Australian (25.7%), and Irish (9.1%). Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 6.2% versus 6.6% regionally, Scottish at 9.0% compared to 8.2%, and Dutch at 1.5% versus 1.0%.

Glenwood ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Glenwood's median age is 55, significantly higher than Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and the national norm of 38. Compared to Rest of Qld, Glenwood has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (21.0%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (7.2%). This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is notably above the national average of 9.4%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 7.0% to 8.8% of Glenwood's population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 23.9% to 21.8%, and the 45 to 54 group has dropped from 13.6% to 12.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Glenwood's age structure. Notably, the 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 53%, adding 104 people and reaching a total of 300. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 cohort is expected to grow by a modest 3%, with an increase of 5 people.