Glenwood
QLD 4570 • Rest of QLD
About Glenwood
Glenwood is a rural locality split between the Fraser Coast Region and the Gympie Region in Queensland, located about halfway between Gympie and Maryborough on the Bruce Highway. With a population of around 2,137, it is a spacious, low-density area surrounded by state forest and rolling farmland. The locality offers a peaceful rural lifestyle while remaining accessible to the regional centres of Gympie (30 km south) and Maryborough (40 km north).
Glenwood appeals to those who value privacy, space, and proximity to nature, with the Cooloola and Fraser Coast beaches within a reasonable drive. The area is popular with families and retirees seeking affordable acreage properties away from the coast. While local amenities are limited, the Bruce Highway provides convenient access to larger towns for shopping, healthcare, and education.
Glenwood falls under postcode 4570 and is governed by Fraser Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gympie electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Greyhound / Regional bus — Gympie to Maryborough (Bruce Highway stops) 20-30 min to Gympie
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Nearest regional centres are Gympie (30 km, 25 min drive) and Maryborough (40 km, 30 min drive). Most travel is by car via Bruce Highway.
Rural locality with no footpaths, no local shops, and widely spaced properties; entirely car-dependent
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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2 Elizabeth Street
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15 Rammutt Road
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Dagun Road
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13 Glenwood School Road
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King Street
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1 College Road
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Lawrence Street
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Cedar Pocket Road
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52 Cootharaba Road
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1 Everson Road
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41 Cartwright Road
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109 Myall Street
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John Street
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15 Edward Street
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21 McIntosh Creek Road
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84 Main Street
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Anderleigh Road
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967 Old Bruce Highway
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220 Brisbane Road
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50 Exhibition Road
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 139
- 2. New Zealand 99
- 3. Germany 17
- 4. Scotland 12
- 5. Philippines 10
- 6. South Africa 9
- 7. United States 9
- 8. Netherlands 8
- 9. Vietnam 8
- 10. France 7
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)