Mackay Regional Council
Glenella
Glenella at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,545
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Glenella.
Glenella (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Glenella has roughly 4,545 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Glenella 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glenella's population at 4,545, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,545
Median age
39
Family households
84%
Lone person
13%
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· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$780/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
4,545
Median age: 39
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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 Mackay 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.
11,201
total offences in 2026 across the Mackay 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
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Glenella.
Local schools for Glenella
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Glenella State School
Northview State School
Farleigh State School
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Frequently asked
About Glenella.
- What is the Glenella postcode?
- Glenella is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Glenella?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $780, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Glenella?
- There are 20 schools serving Glenella on this page, including Glenella State School, Northview State School, Emmanuel Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Glenella?
- Glenella has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Glenella?
- Glenella is close to Mount Pleasant, Erakala, Foulden, Richmond, Mackay Mc.
- What is the population of Glenella?
- Glenella has approximately 4,545 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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