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Glencoe QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Glencoe QLD is 304 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glencoe is $778 per week ($40,456 per year). Median rent in Glencoe is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Glencoe has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Glencoe has a population density of 16.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glencoe is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glencoe is $1,517.

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Glencoe Population

residents (Census 2021)

Glencoe Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$778/wk

$40,456 per year

#3981 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Glencoe Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (158) Female 47.9% (145)

Population Density

16.0

people per km²

304 people · 19.0 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,183

Family income/wk

Glencoe 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Glencoe Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.1% 41 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.9% 50 dwellings

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

Glencoe Country of Birth

Australia

98.0%

England

2.0%

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

Glencoe Religion

No Religion

40.4%

Catholic

16.7%

Anglican

16.3%

Lutheran

8.1%

Christian (other)

5.9%

Uniting Church

5.9%

Not stated

4.8%

Church Christ

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Glencoe Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.7%

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

Glencoe Employment

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Employed full-time

49.1% 114 people

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Employed part-time

16.8% 39 people

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Unemployed

3.4% 8 people

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Not in labour force

30.6% 71 people

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

Glencoe Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.9%

Bachelor Degree

13.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.1%

Certificate I/II

3.7%

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

Glencoe Occupation

Professionals

23.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.0%

Clerical & Administrative

14.2%

Managers

11.5%

Community & Personal Service

9.7%

Labourers

7.1%

Sales Workers

5.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.3%

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

Glencoe Field of Study

Engineering

26.7%

Management & Commerce

22.2%

Society & Culture

15.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.9%

Education

8.9%

Health

6.7%

Creative Arts

4.4%

Architecture & Building

3.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.3%

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

Glencoe Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Glencoe Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

15.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.8%

$4,000+/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Glencoe Marital Status

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Married

54.9% 135

↔️

Separated

3.3% 8

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Divorced

10.2% 25

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Widowed

3.3% 8

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Never married

28.5% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Glencoe Ancestry

Australian

34.3%

English

26.1%

German

12.8%

Scottish

9.8%

Irish

7.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.6%

Italian

2.1%

French

1.6%

Other

1.2%

Polish

0.9%

Dutch

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Glencoe School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

28.6%

Primary — Government

20.6%

Primary — Catholic

14.3%

Vocational Education

12.7%

Secondary — Catholic

9.5%

Pre-school

7.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.3%

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

Glencoe Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.2% 18

✅

No need for assistance

96.8% 552

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

Glencoe Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.3% 40

—

Not a volunteer

82.7% 191

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Glencoe Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

14.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

31.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Glencoe How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

90.9%

Did not go to work

6.8%

Walked only

2.3%

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

Glencoe Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.9%

2 vehicles

36.3%

3 vehicles

29.2%

4+ vehicles

18.6%

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

Glencoe Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.8%

3 bedrooms

39.8%

4 bedrooms

46.6%

5 bedrooms

7.8%

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

Glencoe Population Mobility

9.6%

moved in the last year

26.3%

moved in the last 5 years

4.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Glencoe Indigenous Population

4.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

549

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Glencoe Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Arthritis

Stroke

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

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

Glencoe Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Glencoe Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.7%

Couple — no children

27.7%

Couple — no children under 15

20.5%

One parent — children under 15

6.1%

One parent — no children under 15

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Glencoe Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

1.7% 4

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Previously served

9.3% 22

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Never served

89.0% 211

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Glencoe Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 37

—

Did not provide

84.1% 195

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Glencoe Children Ever Born

No children

25.0%

1 child

10.4%

2 children

36.5%

3 children

20.8%

4 children

7.3%

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

Glencoe When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Glencoe Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

32.8%

15–29 hours

15.7%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

21.8%

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

Glencoe Household Size

1 person

17.0%

2 persons

41.5%

3 persons

14.2%

4 persons

20.8%

5 persons

2.8%

6+ persons

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Glencoe Where Residents Moved From

Same address

265

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

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

Glencoe Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.6%

Step family — no other children

10.9%

Intact family — other children present

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Glencoe Schools

schools nearby

government

1013

avg ICSEA score

210

total students

Gowrie State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 210 students

1013

ICSEA

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

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Glencoe Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,954/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.9%

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

If you earn X in Glencoe

Your weekly income

≈ $8,467/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,604/wk

Rent share 17.9%

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Glencoe vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Douglas (Toowoomba - Qld)

Pop: 152 Income: $710/wk Rent: $300/wk

Fraser Island

Pop: 152 Income: $900/wk Rent: $54/wk

Maroon

Pop: 152 Income: $599/wk Rent: $190/wk

Millmerran Woods

Pop: 152 Income: $412/wk Rent: $233/wk

Rush Creek

Pop: 152 Income: $777/wk Rent: $583/wk

Cottonvale (Qld)

Pop: 153 Income: $562/wk Rent: $165/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glencoe

What is the population of Glencoe QLD?

The population of Glencoe QLD is 304 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 16.0 people per km².Glencoe is ranked #5,999 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glencoe?

The median personal income in Glencoe QLD is $778 per week, or $40,456 per year.The median household income is $1,954 per week.Family income is $2,183 per week.Glencoe is ranked #3,981 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glencoe?

Median rent in Glencoe QLD is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 17.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Glencoe ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glencoe?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glencoe QLD is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glencoe?

The median age in Glencoe QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glencoe a good suburb to live in?

Glencoe is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 304.The median income is $778/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.9% 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: 31155. All dollar figures in AUD.