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Glenvale QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Glenvale QLD is 8,120 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glenvale is $827 per week ($43,004 per year). Median rent in Glenvale is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Glenvale has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Glenvale has a population density of 556.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glenvale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenvale is $1,525.

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Glenvale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Glenvale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$827/wk

$43,004 per year

#3143 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$340/wk

$1,473 per month

#3592 of 14,663

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Median Age

33years

5 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,525/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Glenvale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.7% (3,794) Female 53.3% (4,326)

Population Density

556.9

people per km²

8,120 people · 14.6 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,911

Family income/wk

Glenvale 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 & Locality (SAL)

Glenvale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.9% 768 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.1% 834 dwellings

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

Glenvale Country of Birth

Australia

94.1%

England

1.7%

India

1.5%

Brazil

1.3%

Fiji

0.6%

Germany

0.2%

Bangladesh

0.2%

China

0.2%

Egypt

0.1%

Iran

0.1%

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

Glenvale Religion

No Religion

36.2%

Catholic

24.3%

Anglican

14.6%

Not stated

8.0%

Christian (other)

5.7%

Uniting Church

4.9%

Lutheran

3.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Glenvale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.9%

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

Glenvale Languages Spoken at Home

Other

37.0%

SAL Tot

20.2%

Portuguese

11.5%

SAL Filipin

8.0%

SAL Tagalog

8.0%

Mandarin

6.1%

IAL Punjabi

5.4%

Arabic

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Glenvale Employment

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Employed full-time

42.9% 2,535 people

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Employed part-time

22.1% 1,307 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 180 people

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Not in labour force

32.0% 1,890 people

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

Glenvale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.1%

Bachelor Degree

24.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.9%

Postgraduate Degree

5.4%

Certificate I/II

4.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.5%

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

Glenvale Occupation

Professionals

24.0%

Community & Personal Service

18.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.4%

Clerical & Administrative

11.3%

Managers

9.4%

Labourers

7.5%

Sales Workers

7.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.4%

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

Glenvale Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.6%

Engineering

18.4%

Society & Culture

15.2%

Health

15.0%

Education

8.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Architecture & Building

5.3%

Agriculture & Environment

3.2%

Information Technology

2.8%

Creative Arts

2.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.9%

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

Glenvale Dwelling Types

Separate house

77.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

21.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Glenvale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.2%

$150-$299/wk

0.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.9%

$4,000+/wk

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Glenvale Marital Status

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Married

43.4% 2,819

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Separated

3.5% 227

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Divorced

7.7% 502

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Widowed

6.8% 441

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Never married

38.6% 2,507

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Glenvale Ancestry

Australian

29.4%

English

28.1%

Other

8.3%

Irish

8.0%

German

7.9%

Scottish

7.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.9%

Filipino

2.4%

Italian

1.5%

Chinese

1.3%

Indian

1.1%

Dutch

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Glenvale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.3%

Secondary — Government

20.4%

Vocational Education

14.2%

Secondary — Catholic

9.5%

Pre-school

8.2%

Primary — Catholic

8.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.7%

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

Glenvale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.7% 1,349

✅

No need for assistance

91.3% 14,075

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

Glenvale Volunteering

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Volunteer

12.8% 784

—

Not a volunteer

87.2% 5,339

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Glenvale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.7%

$300-$449/mo

2.6%

$450-$599/mo

2.1%

$600-$799/mo

1.8%

$800-$999/mo

5.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Glenvale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.2%

Did not go to work

9.6%

Car (passenger)

5.9%

Walked only

1.2%

Truck

0.8%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.6%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.5%

Other

0.5%

Bus

0.3%

Bicycle

0.3%

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

Glenvale Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.8%

1 vehicle

33.8%

2 vehicles

40.1%

3 vehicles

12.9%

4+ vehicles

7.5%

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

Glenvale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.8%

2 bedrooms

7.5%

3 bedrooms

44.4%

4 bedrooms

38.7%

5 bedrooms

4.8%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

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

Glenvale Population Mobility

23.6%

moved in the last year

59.1%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Glenvale Indigenous Population

5.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

879

Indigenous residents

14,610

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Glenvale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

905

Asthma

311

Arthritis

273

Heart disease

205

Diabetes

182

Lung condition

130

Cancer

117

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Glenvale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.1%

$300-$399/wk

3.7%

$400-$499/wk

3.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

15.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.7%

$3,500+/wk

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Glenvale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.2%

Couple — no children

28.4%

One parent — children under 15

13.0%

Couple — no children under 15

11.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Glenvale Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

1.0% 59

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 10

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Previously served

3.5% 218

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Never served

95.3% 5,859

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Glenvale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.6% 709

—

Did not provide

88.4% 5,393

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Glenvale Children Ever Born

No children

35.0%

1 child

12.6%

2 children

25.0%

3 children

18.2%

4 children

6.6%

5+ children

2.5%

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

Glenvale When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

365

2011–2015

274

2016

2017

2018

2019

109

2020

2021

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

Glenvale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.6%

5–14 hours

28.7%

15–29 hours

11.3%

30+ hours

7.8%

Did not do domestic work

30.6%

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

Glenvale Household Size

1 person

23.7%

2 persons

37.7%

3 persons

15.5%

4 persons

13.6%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Glenvale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

5,827

Moved from QLD

1,385

Moved — same area (SA2)

226

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

Moved from TAS

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

Glenvale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

12.6%

Blended family — no other children

5.7%

Intact family — other children present

1.3%

Other couple — children only

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Glenvale Schools

schools nearby

government

1015

avg ICSEA score

1,147

total students

Darling Downs Adventist College Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 362 students

1038

ICSEA

Glenvale Christian School Independent

Primary · Prep-6 · 127 students

1037

ICSEA

Glenvale State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 658 students

971

ICSEA

St Francis Catholic College, Westbrook Catholic

Combined

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

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Glenvale Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,641/wk

Median Rent $340/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.7%

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

If you earn X in Glenvale

Your weekly income

≈ $7,111/month

Median rent $340/wk

Left after rent $1,301/wk

Rent share 20.7%

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Glenvale vs State & National Average

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Pop: 4,069 Income: $1,104/wk Rent: $390/wk

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Pop: 4,082 Income: $552/wk Rent: $295/wk

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Pop: 4,088 Income: $942/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Pop: 4,094 Income: $510/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 4,098 Income: $700/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glenvale

What is the population of Glenvale QLD?

The population of Glenvale QLD is 8,120 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 556.9 people per km².Glenvale is ranked #870 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glenvale?

The median personal income in Glenvale QLD is $827 per week, or $43,004 per year.The median household income is $1,641 per week.Family income is $1,911 per week.Glenvale is ranked #3,143 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glenvale?

Median rent in Glenvale QLD is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Glenvale ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glenvale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glenvale QLD is $1,525. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glenvale?

The median age in Glenvale QLD is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glenvale a good suburb to live in?

Glenvale is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 8,120.The median income is $827/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% 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: 31174. All dollar figures in AUD.