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Glen Niven QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Glen Niven, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Glen Niven QLD is 99 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glen Niven is $624 per week ($32,448 per year). Median rent in Glen Niven is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Glen Niven has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Glen Niven has a population density of 11.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glen Niven is $1,192.

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Glen Niven Population

residents (Census 2021)

Glen Niven Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$624/wk

$32,448 per year

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,192/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Glen Niven Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.8% (54) Female 43.2% (41)

Population Density

11.6

people per km²

99 people · 8.5 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Glen Niven Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Glen Niven Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.7% 17 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.3% 13 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Glen Niven Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Glen Niven Religion

No Religion

36.0%

Catholic

25.6%

Anglican

11.6%

Not stated

9.3%

Baptist

4.7%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

4.7%

Christian (other)

4.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Glen Niven Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

41.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Glen Niven Employment

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Employed full-time

31.3% 20 people

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Employed part-time

20.3% 13 people

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Not in labour force

48.4% 31 people

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

Glen Niven Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

37.8%

Bachelor Degree

10.8%

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

Glen Niven Occupation

Managers

34.6%

Professionals

23.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.2%

Community & Personal Service

11.5%

Sales Workers

11.5%

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

Glen Niven Field of Study

Society & Culture

40.0%

Health

30.0%

Engineering

15.0%

Architecture & Building

15.0%

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

Glen Niven Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Glen Niven Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

31.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

17.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Glen Niven Marital Status

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Married

77.2% 61

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Divorced

10.1% 8

👤

Never married

12.7% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Glen Niven Ancestry

English

34.5%

Australian

21.8%

Irish

14.3%

Scottish

12.6%

Italian

7.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.9%

German

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Glen Niven School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

52.9%

Primary — Government

47.1%

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

Glen Niven Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.3% 4

✅

No need for assistance

97.7% 172

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

Glen Niven Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

24.3% 17

—

Not a volunteer

75.7% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Glen Niven Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

38.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Glen Niven How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.8%

Did not go to work

21.9%

Walked only

9.4%

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

Glen Niven Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.6%

2 vehicles

35.5%

3 vehicles

29.0%

4+ vehicles

12.9%

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

Glen Niven Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.9%

3 bedrooms

48.4%

4 bedrooms

38.7%

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

Glen Niven Population Mobility

11.2%

moved in the last year

24.7%

moved in the last 5 years

51.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Glen Niven Indigenous Population

3.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

173

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Glen Niven Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Cancer

Heart disease

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

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

Glen Niven Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

9.3%

$400-$499/wk

14.8%

$500-$649/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

16.7%

$800-$999/wk

14.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Glen Niven Family Structure

Couple — no children

54.1%

Couple — children under 15

40.5%

One parent — children under 15

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Glen Niven Military Service

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Previously served

8.6% 6

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Never served

91.4% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Glen Niven Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.3% 7

—

Did not provide

89.7% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Glen Niven Children Ever Born

No children

28.6%

2 children

50.0%

4 children

21.4%

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

Glen Niven When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Glen Niven Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

13.4%

5–14 hours

31.3%

15–29 hours

16.4%

30+ hours

13.4%

Did not do domestic work

25.4%

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

Glen Niven Household Size

1 person

8.6%

2 persons

65.7%

4 persons

11.4%

5 persons

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Glen Niven Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

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

Glen Niven Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Glen Niven Schools

schools nearby

government

960

avg ICSEA score

total students

The Summit State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 15 students

967

ICSEA

Applethorpe State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 79 students

952

ICSEA

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

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Glen Niven Rent Prices & Affordability

24%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,231/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.4%

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

If you earn X in Glen Niven

Your weekly income

≈ $5,334/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $931/wk

Rent share 24.4%

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Income: $538/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $10/wk

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Glen Niven vs State & National Average

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Pop: 50 Income: $550/wk Rent: $110/wk

Beebo

Pop: 50 Income: $464/wk Rent: $175/wk

Bella Creek

Pop: 50 Income: $433/wk Rent: $365/wk

Coal Creek

Pop: 50 Income: $710/wk Rent: $90/wk

Fordsdale

Pop: 50 Income: $630/wk Rent: $350/wk

Gilldora

Pop: 50 Income: $575/wk Rent: $335/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glen Niven

What is the population of Glen Niven QLD?

The population of Glen Niven QLD is 99 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Glen Niven?

The median personal income in Glen Niven QLD is $624 per week, or $32,448 per year.The median household income is $1,231 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Glen Niven?

Median rent in Glen Niven QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 24.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Glen Niven?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glen Niven QLD is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glen Niven?

The median age in Glen Niven QLD is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glen Niven a good suburb to live in?

Glen Niven is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 99.The median income is $624/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.4% 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: 31148. All dollar figures in AUD.