Glenleigh

QLD 4630 • Queensland

39
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
88.57 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Glenleigh

Glenleigh is a small rural locality in the Callide electorate of Queensland, situated in the Banana Shire approximately 60 kilometres south-west of Biloela and 350 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. With just 39 residents across 88 square kilometres, it is one of Queensland's most sparsely populated localities. The area is defined by cattle grazing properties and broad-acre farming on the Dawson Valley plains.

Life in Glenleigh revolves around agriculture, with residents typically travelling to Biloela or Moura for essential services, shopping and schooling. The locality sits in a quiet pastoral zone of central Queensland, popular with those who want wide-open spaces and a genuine farming lifestyle. The Callide Valley's natural beauty and the Callide Dam area provide recreational options for local families.

Glenleigh falls under postcode 4630 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Callide electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4630
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-24.86°, 150.98°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
88.57 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
350 km
By Train
No train; Rockhampton is nearest rail hub (~180 km)
By Car (Peak)
4 hr via Burnett Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 45 min

🛣️ Entirely car-dependent; Biloela is the nearest service centre at ~60 km

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality with no public transport or pedestrian infrastructure

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
39
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Glenleigh QLD? +

Glenleigh is a rural locality in the Banana Shire, approximately 60 km south-west of Biloela and 350 km north-west of Brisbane in central Queensland.

What is Glenleigh known for? +

Glenleigh is a quiet agricultural locality in the Callide Valley, known for cattle grazing and broad-acre farming on the Dawson Plains.

Is there public transport to Glenleigh? +

There is no public transport to Glenleigh. Residents rely on private vehicles, with Biloela being the nearest town for services.