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 Feb 2026, Glenwood's population is estimated at around 2,588. This reflects an increase of 451 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,137. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,424 following examination of ABS data releases in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 51 persons per square kilometer. Glenwood's growth of 21.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (9.1%) and the Rest of Qld, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 94.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate a median increase just below locations outside of capital cities, with Glenwood expected to increase by 267 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 4.9% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Glenwood among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Glenwood has received around 22 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 113 homes were approved, with a further 9 approved in FY-26. This averages to about 3.4 new residents per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

Demand has significantly exceeded supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average value of $272,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Commercial approvals this year totalled $792,000, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Rest of Qld, Glenwood shows 57.0% higher new home approvals per person, offering greater choice for buyers.

Recent development has been entirely detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The location has approximately 118 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Population forecasts suggest Glenwood will gain 126 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Glenwood has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

AreaSearch has identified zero projects that may impact the area's performance. Key projects include Forest Wind Farm, Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program - Wide Bay Burnett (commencing in March 2019), Borumba Pumped Hydro Transmission Connections (scheduled for completion by June 2023), and Queensland Energy Roadmap 2025.

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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 spans white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. Its unemployment rate was 14.4% as of September 2025. Employment grew by 7.4% in the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

As of September 2025765 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 10.4%, significantly higher than Rest of Qld's 4.1%. Workforce participation was lower at 41.9% compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Census data showed that 11.5% of residents worked from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Glenwood had a strong specialization in administrative & support services, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level. However, education & training had limited presence at 5.4%, compared to 9.1% regionally. Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census working population vs resident population data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 7.4% while labour force grew by 9.7%, raising the unemployment rate by 2.0 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.7%, labour force growth of 2.1%, and a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Glenwood's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation 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 2023 shows Glenwood had a median taxpayer income of $39,120 and an average income of $45,751. Nationally, the averages are $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 9.91%, Glenwood's median income is estimated at $42,997 and average at $50,285. Census data places Glenwood's household, family, and personal incomes between the 0th and 1st percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows 37.9% of residents (980 people) earn between $400 - 799 per week, differing from metropolitan regions where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is predominant at 31.7%. With 50.0% earning under $800/week, household budgets are constrained in Glenwood. Despite modest housing costs (88.7% of income retained), disposable income ranks at the 3rd percentile nationally.

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

Glenwood's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.9% houses and 2.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Glenwood stood at 60.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.5% and rented ones at 9.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $921, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent figure was $274, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Glenwood's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $921 versus Australia's 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 constitute 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 account for the remaining 38.9%, with lone person households at 33.7% and group households comprising 4.7%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 9.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 46.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 8.9% and certificates for 37.1%.

A substantial 24.1% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 9.3% in primary, 7.3% in secondary, and 2.0% in tertiary education.

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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, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions affect both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 45% of the total population (~1,173 people), compared to 52.5% across Rest of Qld and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (14.1%) and mental health issues (13.9%), with 49.1% claiming no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Rest of Qld. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Glenwood has a higher proportion of seniors (31.3%, or 810 people) than Rest of Qld (20.4%). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly inline with 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 Australian citizens, born in Australia (78.9%), and speaking English only at home (96.7%). Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 46.5% of Glenwood's population. The most notable overrepresentation was in the 'Other' category, which accounted for 0.8% compared to the Rest of Qld average of 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (36.9%), Australian (25.7%), and Irish (9.1%). Notably, German (6.2%) and Scottish (9.0%) ancestry were overrepresented in Glenwood compared to regional averages of 4.7% and 7.8%, respectively. Dutch ancestry was also slightly higher at 1.5%.

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. Glenwood has a higher concentration of residents aged 65-74 (21.0%) compared to Rest of Qld but fewer residents aged 25-34 (7.5%). This concentration is well above the national average of 9.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 7.0% to 9.2%, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 6.3% to 7.5%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 23.9% to 21.2% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 13.6% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Glenwood's age structure. The 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 26%, reaching 299 from 238. Those aged 65 and above will comprise 56% of the projected growth. Conversely, both the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to decrease in number.