Mareeba Shire Council

Glen Russell

QLD4880

Glen Russell at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

6

Median age 53

The brief

What to know about Glen Russell.

The postcode for Glen Russell is 4880 (QLD).

Glen Russell (4880) sits in the Mareeba region of Queensland.

Glen Russell has roughly 6 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Glen Russell 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 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 17°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 2065mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Cairns Aero station, 97.0km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Glen Russell's population at 6, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

6

Median age

53

Family households

100%

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$280/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$238/wk

Owner occupied

75%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

6

Median age: 53

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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 Mareeba Shire 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.

5,395

total offences in 2026 across the Mareeba Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences930 (17.2%)
Offences Against Property705 (13.1%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order372 (6.9%)
Offences Against the Person337 (6.2%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)308 (5.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Glen Russell.

Local schools for Glen Russell

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Mutchilba State School

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Biboohra State School

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Mareeba State High School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

2065 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

31.5°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

16.9°C

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Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Glen Russell.

What is the Glen Russell postcode?
Glen Russell is in the 4880 postcode, in QLD, in the Mareeba Shire Council region.
Where is Glen Russell?
Glen Russell is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4880, in the Mareeba Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Glen Russell?
The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
What schools are in Glen Russell?
There are 10 schools serving Glen Russell on this page, including Mutchilba State School, Biboohra State School, Mareeba State High School.
How walkable is Glen Russell?
Glen Russell has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Glen Russell?
Glen Russell is close to Thornborough, Arriga, Paddys Green, Maryfarms, Chewko.
What is the population of Glen Russell?
The population of Glen Russell is approximately 6 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.

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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