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Glen Echo

QLD 4570 • Queensland

49
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
80.58 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalQuiet
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About Glen Echo

Glen Echo is a small rural locality in Queensland's Gympie Region, located approximately 64 kilometres north-west of Gympie and around 222 kilometres north-north-west of Brisbane. With a population of just 49 people, it is a sparsely settled farming community set in hilly country within the Wide Bay hinterland. The locality sits within the federal Division of Wide Bay and the state electorate of Gympie.

The area is characterised by cattle and mixed farming properties spread across undulating hills. Residents enjoy a peaceful lifestyle with unspoiled natural surroundings. Gympie is the nearest major centre for shopping, schooling, and medical services. The broader Gympie region offers attractions such as the Mary Valley Rattler heritage railway and access to the Great Sandy National Park, making this a desirable area for those seeking rural tranquillity.

Glen Echo falls under postcode 4570 and is governed by the Gympie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Longman, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4570
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gympie
Federal Electorate
Longman
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.15°, 152.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
80.58 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4570

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4570, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,494
Median 2023–24
$48,143
▲ 25.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,221

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4570; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Local school bus — Gympie ~70 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
222 km
By Train
N/A – no local rail; drive to Gympie (64km) then train to Brisbane (~2 hr)
By Bus
Translink/Greyhound via Gympie (~3 hr 30 min total)
By Car (Peak)
~2 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Access via unsealed rural roads connecting to the Bruce Highway corridor. Gympie (64km) is the nearest town with full services.

Walkability Car-Dependent

No walkable amenities. A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs, with Gympie being the closest service hub.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
49
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Gympie Local Government Area, which contains Glen Echo. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
565 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 51.2%
Motor vehicle theft
340.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 116.8%
Non-FV assault
646.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 47.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.5 / 100k
2yr Down 56.6% 10yr Up 328.2%
Steal from vehicle
406.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 74.9%
View all offence categories for Gympie →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glen Echo known for? +

Glen Echo is a quiet, remote rural locality in Queensland's Gympie Region, with cattle and mixed farming on undulating hills. The area offers a genuinely peaceful lifestyle away from the region's main service centres.

How far is Glen Echo from Gympie? +

Glen Echo is approximately 64 kilometres north-west of Gympie, a drive of about an hour via rural roads through the Gympie hinterland.

Does Glen Echo have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Glen Echo. Gympie is the nearest major service centre and is accessible by private vehicle.

What is the population of Glen Echo? +

The 2021 Census recorded 49 residents in Glen Echo, a small rural locality in Queensland's Gympie Region.

Is Glen Echo a good place to live? +

Glen Echo suits those seeking very quiet rural living in the Gympie Region hinterland, comfortable with remote, car-dependent lifestyle. The undulating countryside offers natural beauty and space.

What is the postcode for Glen Echo? +

The postcode for Glen Echo is 4570, shared with the Gympie area of Queensland's Wide Bay Region.

Is Glen Echo a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Glen Echo is part of the Gympie LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.