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Glen Isla

QLD 4800 • Queensland

43
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
22.71 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Glen Isla

Glen Isla is a rural locality in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, located inland from the coastal hub of Airlie Beach and approximately 25 kilometres south-west of Proserpine. The locality covers around 22.7 square kilometres and sits within the Whitsunday Regional Council local government area. With a 2021 Census population of approximately 43 residents, Glen Isla is a quiet farming community in the hinterland of the famous Whitsunday Islands tourist precinct. It falls under the Dawson federal electorate and the Whitsunday state electorate.

Glen Isla's landscape is characterised by tropical hinterland farming, with cattle grazing and sugar cane cultivation common across the region. The locality benefits from its proximity to Proserpine and Airlie Beach, which provide shopping, schools, medical services, and employment opportunities within a short drive. Residents enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle, with the spectacular natural environment of the Whitsundays — including national parks, Great Barrier Reef access, and island beaches — just beyond their doorstep. The area attracts those seeking affordable rural land with easy access to one of Queensland's premier tourist regions.

Glen Isla falls under postcode 4800 and is governed by the Whitsunday Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Dawson, while state elections fall under the Whitsunday electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4800
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Whitsunday
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Whitsunday
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.47°, 148.52°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
22.71 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4800

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4800, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,213
Median 2023–24
$57,271
▲ 23.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,427

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4800; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Proserpine Station
22 km
N/A – drive required

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
1140 km
By Train
Spirit of Queensland from Proserpine: approx. 14–16 hr
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 11 hr via Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 10 hr 30 min

🛣️ Proserpine/Whitsunday Airport (~20 km) has regular Jetstar/Qantas flights to Brisbane (~1 hr 30 min)

Walkability Car Dependent

Rural locality with no public transport — private vehicle required; Proserpine and Airlie Beach accessible by road

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
43
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
564.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 14.5%
Motor vehicle theft
263.1 / 100k
2yr Up 17.4% 10yr Up 85.5%
Non-FV assault
1,583.7 / 100k
2yr Up 27.6% 10yr Up 218.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
23.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 65.2%
Steal from vehicle
287.1 / 100k
2yr Down 10.9% 10yr Down 33.5%
View all offence categories for Whitsunday →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Glen Isla QLD located? +

Glen Isla is a rural locality in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, approximately 22 kilometres south-west of Proserpine and 35 kilometres from Airlie Beach.

What is the population of Glen Isla? +

According to the 2021 Census, Glen Isla has a population of approximately 43 residents, making it a small rural community.

What local government area is Glen Isla in? +

Glen Isla falls within the Whitsunday Regional Council local government area.

How far is Glen Isla from Airlie Beach? +

Glen Isla is approximately 35 kilometres from Airlie Beach, the main tourist and commercial hub for the Whitsunday Islands, accessible by car via local roads.

Is there an airport near Glen Isla? +

Proserpine (Whitsunday Coast) Airport is approximately 20 kilometres from Glen Isla and offers regular flights to Brisbane with Jetstar and Qantas, taking around 1 hour 30 minutes.

Is Glen Isla a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Glen Isla is part of the Whitsunday 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.