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Glenmorgan

QLD 4423 • Queensland

121
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1376.17 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Rural
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About Glenmorgan

Glenmorgan is a small rural town in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, located approximately 385 kilometres west of Brisbane on the Surat Development Road between Surat and The Gums. The town sits within a vast agricultural landscape, with the surrounding district devoted largely to dryland cropping, cattle grazing, and oil and gas extraction. Named after Godfrey Morgan, a former member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, Glenmorgan was established in the early twentieth century as a service hub for the surrounding pastoral stations.

With a population of just 121 residents, Glenmorgan is a tight-knit community where neighbours know each other well and community spirit is strong. The town offers basic amenities including a hotel and general store, and is notable for its petrified wood deposits, which attract fossickers and curious visitors travelling the outback road network. Life here is quintessentially rural Queensland — quiet, self-reliant, and deeply connected to the land.

Glenmorgan falls under postcode 4423 and is governed by the Western Downs Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Warrego electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4423
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Western Downs
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.38°, 149.53°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1376.17 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
385 km
By Train
No rail service; nearest rail at Roma (approx. 95 km east)
By Car (Peak)
4.5 hr to Brisbane
By Car (Off-Peak)
4.5 hr to Brisbane

🛣️ Car essential; Surat Development Road connects to Surat and the Warrego Highway

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small outback town; minimal footpaths; vehicle required for all inter-town travel

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
121
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
657.5 / 100k
2yr Down 30.7% 10yr Up 20.4%
Motor vehicle theft
401.8 / 100k
2yr Down 33.7% 10yr Up 135.9%
Non-FV assault
1,093.1 / 100k
2yr Down 23.7% 10yr Up 96.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.4 / 100k
2yr Down 41.0% 10yr Down 42.6%
Steal from vehicle
663.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 35.2%
View all offence categories for Western Downs →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Glenmorgan QLD? +

Glenmorgan is a small rural town in Queensland's Western Downs Region, about 385 km west of Brisbane on the Surat Development Road.

What is Glenmorgan known for? +

Glenmorgan is known for its petrified wood deposits, which attract fossickers, as well as its role as a pastoral and agricultural service town in the Western Downs.

Is there public transport in Glenmorgan? +

There is no regular public transport serving Glenmorgan. The nearest rail connection is at Roma, approximately 95 km to the east, and a private vehicle is essential.

What is the population of Glenmorgan? +

Glenmorgan had a population of approximately 121 residents in the 2021 Census, making it one of Queensland's smaller rural townships.

Is Glenmorgan a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Glenmorgan is part of the Western Downs 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.