Somerset Regional Council
Glen Cairn
Glen Cairn at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
141
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Glen Cairn.
Glen Cairn (4342) sits in the Somerset region of Queensland.
Glen Cairn has roughly 141 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Glen Cairn scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glen Cairn's population at 141, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (91% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
141
Median age
38
Family households
91%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
141
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Somerset Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
1,583
total offences in 2026 across the Somerset Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Glen Cairn.
Local schools for Glen Cairn
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Government School Catchment
Forest Hill State School
Blenheim State School
Laidley District State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Glen Cairn.
- What is the Glen Cairn postcode?
- Glen Cairn is in the 4342 postcode, in QLD, in the Somerset Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Glen Cairn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Glen Cairn?
- There are 10 schools serving Glen Cairn on this page, including Forest Hill State School, Blenheim State School, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Glen Cairn?
- Glen Cairn has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Glen Cairn?
- Glen Cairn is close to Laidley Heights, Forest Hill, Blenheim, Woodlands, Lawes.
- What is the population of Glen Cairn?
- Glen Cairn has approximately 141 residents. The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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