Glenella, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Glenella QLD is 4,545 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glenella is $981 per week ($51,012 per year). Median rent in Glenella is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Glenella has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Glenella has a population density of 408 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glenella is South Africa. The most common religion is No religion (32.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenella is $1,904.

Population
4,545
Census 2021
Median income
$981/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$450/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Glenella vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Glenella is $981 a week, 31% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 197th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $450 a week, $130 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 17.8% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 39, 3 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGlenellaTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$981/wk$747/wk +31%$766/wk
Household income$2,535/wk$1,593/wk +59%$1,637/wk
Rent$450/wk$320/wk +41%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,904/mo$1,625/mo +17%$1,733/mo
Median age3942 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.8%20.4% −2.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Glenella, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Glenella Population

4,545 residents at the 2021 Census.

Glenella Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$981/wk
$51,012 per year
Ranked 1,338 of 14,663
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
Ranked 1,049 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,904/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Glenella Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,535/wk
Median rent $450/wk
Rent to income 17.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Glenella against your income

About $10,985 a month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $2,085/wk
Rent share 17.8%

Glenella Schools

5
schools nearby
2
government
1001
avg ICSEA score
2,582
total students
Emmanuel Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 597 students
1025
ICSEA
Holy Spirit College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,139 students
1023
ICSEA
Northview State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 331 students
991
ICSEA
Carlisle Adventist College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 281 students
990
ICSEA
Glenella State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 234 students
977
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Glenella Map

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Glenella, Queensland: 21.1150°S, 149.1382°E

Glenella Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (5)

People in Glenella

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (2,302) Female 49.4% (2,246)

Population Density

408
people per km²
4,545 people · 11.1 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,761
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

South Africa
2.4%
New Zealand
2.3%
England
2.1%
India
1.8%
Philippines
1.4%
China
0.8%
Zimbabwe
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
1.4%
Mandarin
1.0%
Tagalog
0.9%
Malayalam
0.8%
Hindi
0.8%
Punjabi
0.4%
Cantonese
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
37.1%
Australian
35.9%
Scottish
10.7%
Irish
10.6%
German
6.8%
Italian
5.5%
Maltese
3.9%
Australian Aboriginal
3.4%
Indian
2.6%
Filipino
1.9%
South African
1.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
32.3%
Catholic
28.1%
Anglican
11.9%
Not stated
6.2%
Uniting Church
6.1%
Christian (other)
3.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.9%
Hinduism
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

4.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
56.3% 2,022
Separated
2.7% 98
Divorced
7.0% 250
Widowed
4.1% 149
Never married
29.9% 1,074

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
47.3%
Couple: no children
24.3%
Couple: no children under 15
18.3%
One parent: children under 15
7.0%
One parent: no children under 15
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
13.3%
2 persons
34.0%
3 persons
17.6%
4 persons
23.3%
5 persons
8.8%
6+ persons
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Glenella

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,468 occupied private dwellings in Glenella at the 2021 Census, 20.6% were rented, 32.4% owned outright and 45.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
32.4% 476 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
45.6% 669 dwellings
Rented
20.6% 302 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.4%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.3%
2 bedrooms
3.6%
3 bedrooms
31.2%
4 bedrooms
56.7%
5 bedrooms
7.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.0%
$300-$449/mo
1.7%
$450-$599/mo
0.5%
$600-$799/mo
1.7%
$800-$999/mo
5.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
30.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.2%
1 vehicle
21.6%
2 vehicles
47.8%
3 vehicles
19.2%
4+ vehicles
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Glenella

Employment

Employed full-time
47.9% 1,569 people
Employed part-time
23.7% 777 people
Unemployed
2.1% 69 people
Not in labour force
26.2% 858 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
29.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.0%
Managers
12.2%
Clerical & Administrative
11.2%
Community & Personal Service
9.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.4%
Sales Workers
4.6%
Labourers
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.0%
$650-$799/wk
3.3%
$800-$999/wk
3.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.3%
$4,000+/wk
24.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.0%
$1-$149/wk
6.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.9%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.1%
$3,500+/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.3%
Did not go to work
12.7%
Car (passenger)
6.1%
Bus
1.3%
Walked only
1.0%
Bicycle
0.6%
Truck
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Other
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.7%
Bachelor Degree
27.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.3%
Postgraduate Degree
6.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.4%
Certificate I/II
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
28.7%
Management & Commerce
19.2%
Health
14.7%
Society & Culture
10.8%
Education
10.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.3%
Architecture & Building
5.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.9%
Creative Arts
1.5%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%
Information Technology
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
23.9%
Secondary: Government
19.2%
Secondary: Catholic
18.9%
Primary: Catholic
12.6%
Pre-school
7.8%
Vocational Education
7.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.9%
Has need for assistance
4.9%
Need for assistance not stated
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
291
Asthma
142
Diabetes
118
Arthritis
118
Heart disease
97
Lung condition
59
Cancer
53
Stroke
38
Kidney disease
35
Dementia
20

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 374
Did not provide
88.9% 3,009

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
16.5% 558
Not a volunteer
83.5% 2,829

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 8
Previously served
2.8% 95
Never served
97.0% 3,299

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.1%
1 child
11.1%
2 children
34.7%
3 children
20.3%
4 children
6.2%
5+ children
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
26
1961: 1970
37
1971: 1980
33
1981: 1990
58
1991: 2000
46
2001: 2010
255
2011: 2015
154
2016
33
2017
28
2018
16
2019
40
2020
35
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

15.6%
moved in the last year
40.1%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,617
Moved from QLD
469
Moved: same area (SA2)
99
Moved from VIC
29
Moved from overseas
26
Moved from NSW
17
Moved from NT
12
Moved from WA
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.4%
5: 14 hours
32.4%
15: 29 hours
12.0%
30+ hours
7.6%
Did not do domestic work
23.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.1%
Step family: no other children
10.5%
Blended family: no other children
4.5%
Intact family: other children present
1.2%
Other couple: children only
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $921/wk Rent: $250/wk $200/wk less rent

Suburbs near Glenella

The closest suburb to Glenella is Mount Pleasant (Mackay - Qld), 2.3 km away.

Mount Pleasant (Mackay - Qld)
2.3 km away · income $853/wk · rent $390/wk
Beaconsfield (Qld)
4.0 km away · income $811/wk · rent $350/wk
West Mackay
4.8 km away · income $838/wk · rent $320/wk
North Mackay
4.9 km away · income $786/wk · rent $300/wk
Andergrove
5.3 km away · income $835/wk · rent $350/wk
Mackay
5.6 km away · income $835/wk · rent $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glenella

What is the population of Glenella QLD?

The population of Glenella QLD is 4,545 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 408 people per km². Glenella is ranked #1,706 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glenella?

The median personal income in Glenella QLD is $981 per week, or $51,012 per year. The median household income is $2,535 per week. Family income is $2,761 per week. Glenella is ranked #1,338 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glenella?

Median rent in Glenella QLD is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Glenella ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glenella?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenella QLD is $1,904. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glenella?

The median age in Glenella QLD is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glenella a good suburb to live in?

Glenella is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,545. The median income is $981/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31159. All dollar figures in AUD.