Glen Ruth at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,248
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Glen Ruth.
The postcode for Glen Ruth is 4872 (QLD).
Glen Ruth (4872) sits in the Mareeba region of Queensland.
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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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.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$191/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,248
Median age: 49
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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 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
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 Glen Ruth postcode?
- Glen Ruth is in the 4872 postcode, in QLD, in the Mareeba Shire Council region.
- Where is Glen Ruth?
- Glen Ruth is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4872, 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?
- The population of Glen Ruth is approximately 4,248 (2021 Census). 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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