Glenleigh

QLD 4630 • Queensland

39
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
88.57 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Glenleigh

Glenleigh is a small rural locality in the Callide electorate of Queensland, situated in the Banana Shire approximately 60 kilometres south-west of Biloela and 350 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. With just 39 residents across 88 square kilometres, it is one of Queensland's most sparsely populated localities. The area is defined by cattle grazing properties and broad-acre farming on the Dawson Valley plains.

Life in Glenleigh revolves around agriculture, with residents typically travelling to Biloela or Moura for essential services, shopping and schooling. The locality sits in a quiet pastoral zone of central Queensland, popular with those who want wide-open spaces and a genuine farming lifestyle. The Callide Valley's natural beauty and the Callide Dam area provide recreational options for local families.

Glenleigh falls under postcode 4630 and is governed by the North Burnett Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Callide electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4630
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-24.86°, 150.98°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
88.57 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4630

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4630, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$34,390
Median 2023–24
$40,576
18.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$47,829

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4630; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
350 km
By Train
No train; Rockhampton is nearest rail hub (~180 km)
By Car (Peak)
4 hr via Burnett Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 45 min

🛣️ Entirely car-dependent; Biloela is the nearest service centre at ~60 km

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality with no public transport or pedestrian infrastructure

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
39
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
508.8 / 100k
Motor vehicle theft
216.7 / 100k
Non-FV assault
942.2 / 100k
Robbery (unarmed)
9.4 / 100k
Steal from vehicle
207.3 / 100k

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Glenleigh QLD? +

Glenleigh is a rural locality in the Banana Shire, approximately 60 km south-west of Biloela and 350 km north-west of Brisbane in central Queensland.

What is Glenleigh known for? +

Glenleigh is a quiet agricultural locality in the Callide Valley, known for cattle grazing and broad-acre farming on the Dawson Plains.

Is there public transport to Glenleigh? +

There is no public transport to Glenleigh. Residents rely on private vehicles, with Biloela being the nearest town for services.

Is Glenleigh a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Glenleigh is part of the North Burnett 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.

What is the population of Glenleigh? +

Glenleigh had a population of 39 at the 2021 Census.