Mareeba Shire Council
Glen Ruth
Glen Ruth at a glance
Median house
$302,000
Median unit
$217,440
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,248
Median age 49
About
Welcome to Glen Ruth.
Glen Ruth (4872) sits in the Mareeba region of Queensland. The median house here is $302,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Glen Ruth has roughly 4,248 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $302,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $217,440, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $60,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Glen Ruth on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$302,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $217,440.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$191/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$302,000
$217,440
4,248
Median age: 49
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.87% (median rent $225/wk against a $302,000 price tag). Units yield 4.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20213.87%
Based on $302,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20214.57%
Based on $217,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glen Ruth's population at 4,248, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
4,248
Median age
49
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Glen Ruth 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.
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 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.
3,364
total offences in 2026 across the Mareeba Shire 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 Ruth.
Frequently asked
About Glen Ruth.
- What is the median house price in Glen Ruth?
- The median house price in Glen Ruth, QLD 4872 is $302,000. The median unit price is $217,440. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Glen Ruth postcode?
- Glen Ruth is in the 4872 postcode, in QLD, in the Mareeba Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Glen Ruth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $191.
- How walkable is Glen Ruth?
- Glen Ruth has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Glen Ruth?
- Glen Ruth is close to Koombooloomba, Kirrama, Kooroomool, Cardstone, Innot Hot Springs.
- What is the population of Glen Ruth?
- Glen Ruth has approximately 4,248 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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