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Suburb profile ·Fraser Coast LGA · QLD ·4570

Glenwood QLD 4570

Glenwood is in Fraser Coast LGA, QLD, postcode 4570, with population 2,137.

The read

Verify-first

The page has enough signal to be useful, but the story is mixed rather than decisive. Use compare mode to pressure-test it against stronger nearby options, then use the calculator if it still makes the shortlist.

Why it fits

Population movement supports a growth-led read.

What to check

Evidence depth is verify-heavy, so the profile should be treated as provisional.

Median house
No local house series
Median rent
$274/wk
Market rent signal
D5 vs AU
Gross yield
Need rent + price
Population
2,137
2K local footprint
D9 vs AU
Schools
1
Matched school context
D1 vs AU
Drive to city
2h 19m
173.5 km to Brisbane CBD · free-flow
Solar
15,786
935 added 12mo · 100MW

Price history

No price history available

Price series isn't recorded for this suburb. Census housing data is shown instead.

Median mortgage · mth$921
Median rent · wk$274
Investor profile

Who invests in Glenwood

Owner-occupied 91%Rented 9%
Investor activityATO
Negatively geared3.7%
1,012 of 2,683 landlords
Avg rental loss$5,822/yr
Landlords (rental income)2,683
Reported capital gains1,854
The read

Owner-occupier stronghold

88% of homes here are owner-occupied and 9% rented, with 4% of landlords negatively geared.

Why it fits

88% owner-occupied — owner-occupiers hold longer and absorb rate shocks, supporting price stability.

ABS Census 2021 tenure (G37), ATO postcode rental statistics, and QuickProperty's investor-exposure index. Owner-occupied = owned outright + with a mortgage.

Affordability

35%
median weekly rent as a share of gross household income (the 30% rule)
Stretched

Owners with a mortgage repay a median of $921/mo, while renters pay about $1,187/mo — renting runs $266/mo higher on these medians.

Household income · yr
$41K
Median rent · wk
$274
Owner mortgage · mo
$921

Household income

$41K household · yr-48.4% vs QLD suburb median
Personal
$22K
Family
$50K
Household
$41K
Household income distribution (ABS Census 2021 · weekly)
Under $300
53
$300-649
241
$650-999
218
$1,000-1,499
152
$1,500-1,999
71
$2,000-2,999
51
$3,000-3,999
24
$4,000+
8

At the median asking rent, about 57% of households here would spend more than 30% of income on rent (rent stress line: $913/wk income).

Housing stock and tenure

Tenure (906 households)
Owned outright
58%
Owned with mortgage
30%
Rented
9%
Dwelling structure16.1% of dwellings unoccupied on census night
Separate house
98%
Townhouse / semi
0%
Flat / apartment
0%

Getting to work: 82% drive, 1% public transport, 3% walk or cycle, 12% worked from home (2021 Census, taken during COVID-era work-from-home arrangements).

Schools

Total1
Avg ICSEA928
Students85
Government1
  • Glenwood State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 928
Crime Year ending May 2026
5,526
5,526 per 100k
D7 vs AU

Crime

Rate · per 100k5,526
Total incidents5,526· Year ending May 2026
  • Assault91330%
  • Break And Enter50817%
  • Drug Offences1,23441%
  • Fraud38313%

Development screen

Could a secondary dwelling be worth investigating?

secondary dwelling / granny flat screening context Low broad constraint context

Policy position

Official source access limited

The official state policy page could not be reliably re-verified automatically in the latest review. Treat this screen as preliminary and confirm the current planning and building requirements with the state source and local council.

Rental use: State rental-law changes allow secondary dwellings to be rented more broadly, but implementation depends on an approved lawful dwelling and local planning/building requirements.

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Separate houses

82.7%

Suburb share of occupied private dwellings recorded as separate houses.

Near the state median

State median 79.3% · 838 valid suburbs

Residential-zone context

Not staged

A comparable planning-zone layer is not staged for this state.

Rental households

8.7%

Demand context only; it does not establish permission to rent a secondary dwelling.

21.0 pp below the state median

State median 29.7% · 838 valid suburbs

Mapped hazards

Not staged

No broad-area layer staged for this suburb. No broad-area layer staged for this suburb.

Approval pathway

Four checks, each with a different evidence threshold.

This is an investigation sequence, not a guarantee that every step applies or that approval will be granted.

  1. 01 Verify current source

    State policy position

    The current secondary dwelling / granny flat position needs direct confirmation before relying on this screen.

  2. 02 Property dependent

    Planning pathway

    Confirm zoning, lot controls, overlays, setbacks, site coverage and whether planning approval is required.

  3. 03 Design dependent

    Building approval

    Confirm the building approval route after the design, site classifications, services and construction requirements are known.

  4. 04 Check separately

    Intended use

    Confirm long-term rental, short-stay or family-use rules separately from permission to construct the dwelling.

Property due diligence

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0reviews due
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Site controls

Lot area and dimensions

Confirm title dimensions, usable site area and any minimum lot threshold.

Status for Lot area and dimensions
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Setbacks and site coverage

Test setbacks, private open space, landscaping and maximum site coverage against a concept plan.

Status for Setbacks and site coverage
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Slope and ground conditions

Check survey levels, soil classification, retaining needs and likely earthworks.

Status for Slope and ground conditions
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Title and planning

Zoning and overlays

Obtain current property-level zoning, overlays and applicable planning controls.

Status for Zoning and overlays
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Title, easements and covenants

Review the title for easements, covenants, restrictions and common property.

Status for Title, easements and covenants
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Services and access

Sewer and stormwater

Locate assets and connection points, then confirm capacity, clearances and discharge requirements.

Status for Sewer and stormwater
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Power, water and metering

Confirm service routes, upgrade needs and whether separate metering is permitted or practical.

Status for Power, water and metering
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Vehicle access and parking

Test driveway width, gradients, turning, parking and emergency access requirements.

Status for Vehicle access and parking
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Construction constraints

Bushfire exposure

Order an address-level bushfire assessment and determine any BAL construction response.

Status for Bushfire exposure
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Flood and overland flow

Obtain property flood information and check floor levels, flow paths and drainage constraints.

Status for Flood and overland flow
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Wind, corrosion and termite

Confirm site classifications that affect structural design, materials and durability.

Status for Wind, corrosion and termite
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Approval and use

Planning approval pathway

Confirm exemption, complying pathway or permit requirements with the responsible authority.

Status for Planning approval pathway
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Building approval and consultants

Identify required survey, design, engineering, energy, certification and inspection evidence.

Status for Building approval and consultants
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Rental and intended use

Confirm occupation, rental, short-stay and family-use rules plus insurance and tax implications.

Status for Rental and intended use
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Glenwood, QLD 4570 · Local browser record

Investigation aid only. Confirm current planning, building, title, service and hazard requirements with qualified professionals and responsible authorities.

Building due diligence

Construction requirements can change by location.

The National Construction Code is the baseline. Local hazards and site classifications can change the required structure, materials, fixings, insulation and detailing.

Known here

SUBURB CONTEXT

No local compliance layer is staged.

This is missing evidence, not evidence that the property has no constraints.

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ADDRESS + DESIGN

NCC climate zone

Check the property

Confirm the NCC climate zone used for the building design and energy provisions.

May affect: Insulation and glazing · Condensation control · Roof-space ventilation

Wind class and BAL

Site assessment required

A suburb layer cannot determine the site wind classification or Bushfire Attack Level.

May affect: Structure and tie-downs · Cladding and fixings · Openings and bushfire detailing

Corrosion and termite exposure

Check the property

Confirm marine or corrosive exposure and the applicable termite-management requirements.

May affect: Fasteners and connectors · Roofing and coatings · Termite management

This screen identifies investigation triggers, not building quality or property compliance. Confirm the address, design and current jurisdiction rules with the council, building surveyor or certifier, designer and engineer.

NCC 2022 Housing Provisions: how to use · NCC 2022 Volume Two and Housing Provisions

Population outlook

10,042 people · 202211,307 by 2032 (+12.6%)

ABS population projection (2022 base) for the Maryborough Surrounds - South SA2 statistical area — the finest official projection grain available; suburb-level projections do not exist.

Full data detail Census · ATO · ABS · state datasets
Glenwood QLD — Property Data and Demographics

Glenwood (postcode 4570) is a smaller residential area in Queensland within the Fraser Coast local government area. With a population of 2,137, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 56. Households earn a median income of $41K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement into the broader catchment, with population growth running at +2.1% year-on-year at the LGA level. QLD employment has moved +1.5% year-on-year in the official ABS Labour Force trend series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. QLD also had 35 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 16 underway, and 30 in planning as at 2025-09-01, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are labourers, technicians & trades, community & personal service. Employment in the area leans toward healthcare and construction. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median weekly rent is $274 (Census 2021). The median monthly mortgage repayment is $921.

Glenwood is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 928, which is below the national average of 1,000. The crime rate in the Fraser Coast LGA is moderate at 5,526 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Population growth of +2.1% year-on-year points to strong growth demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.

Market & money
Investment signalsHeuristics
Pop. Growth+2.1% Strong Growth
Development+0%· Steady
InvestmentQLD
Mortgage · mth$921
Rent · wk(Census)$274
Population growth · Fraser Coast LGAABS ERP
Population (2025)122,924
5-year growth+2.3% CAGR
YoY change+2.1%
20012025
Development · Fraser Coast LGAABS Approvals
Approvals (2026)1,500
Houses 87%Units 13%
YoY change+0%
Employment · Fraser Coast LGASALM
Unemployment (Dec-25)5.4%
YoY change+0pp
Dec-10Dec-25
Property investors · Postcode 4570ATO
Negatively geared3.7%
1,012 of filers
Avg rental loss$5,822/yr
Landlords (rental income)2,683
Reported capital gains1,854
People & prosperity
DemographicsCensus 21
Population2,137
Median age56
Household size2.1
HH income · wk$790
Personal income · wk$430
Persons / bedroom0.9
SEIFA indexABS
Advantage (IRSAD)1/10
Education (IEO)1/10
Economic (IER)1/10
Disadvantage (IRSD)1/10
Income momentumCensus 16→21
HH income · wk$702 → $790
Change+12.5%
vs QLD median-5.5 pp
Median rent+21.8%
stablevs QLD 2016–21
Area & amenity
Local amenitiesOSM
Supermarkets0
Pharmacies0
GP / clinics0
Fuel stations1
Cafes & dining0
Hospitals · Fraser Coast LGAAIHW
Public2
Private2
Hervey Bay Hospitalpublic
Maryborough Hospitalpublic
Hervey Bay Surgical Hospitalprivate
St Stephen's Hospital [Hervey Bay]private
Aged care · Fraser Coast LGAGEN
Facilities14
Residential places1,434
Maryborough Community Aged Care185 places
Ozcare - Hervey Bay154 places
Estia Health Hervey Bay145 places
Torbay134 places
Bolton Clarke Baycrest101 places
Churches of Christ Fair Haven Aged Care Service Maryborough100 places
+8 more in Fraser Coast LGA
Childcare · Fraser Coast LGAACECQA
Services48
Approved places3,361
Exceeding NQS8
Little Gems Child Care and Early Learning Centre150 places
Helping Hands Kawungan120 places
Seedlings & Co. Eli Waters112 places
Bay Explorers Early Learning, Urraween109 places
Goodstart Early Learning Maryborough 2107 places
Helping Hands Tinana105 places
+42 more in Fraser Coast LGA
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Sources & freshness
Verify-heavy evidence

Glenwood leans on evidence that should be verified before a decision.

QuickProperty mixes release files, Census baselines, and matched local services on this page. Read the status panel before treating every metric as equally fresh.

PRICE POSTURE
Prices come from release-based suburb series.

QVAS residential dwelling sales aggregated to SA2 and mapped to suburb pages

RENT POSTURE
Rent is falling back to Census, not a market feed.

This gives you directional coverage, but it is weaker than a current rent release.

SERVICE POSTURE
Service coverage is matched locally, not inferred nationally.

Schools, transport, and hospitals are useful as presence signals, but they still have different source cadences.

Data status
Property prices
QGSO Housing Profiles · QVAS residential dwelling sales aggregated to SA2 and mapped to suburb pages
medium stability · automated · every update · quarterly
Missing
Market rent
ABS Census 2021 · Using Census rent fallback
stable source · manual file · snapshot · census-cycle
Verify
Crime
State crime dataset · Year ending May 2026 · Area-level release dataset
Available
Schools
ACARA 2025 · 1 schools matched
stable source · automated · every update · annual
Available
Hospitals
AIHW · No linked local hospital coverage
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · mixed
Missing
Transport
GTFS feeds · No matched local transport stops
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · mixed
Missing
Population growth
ABS ERP · 2025 · Annual estimate series
stable source · automated · every update · annual
Available
Building approvals
ABS Building Approvals · 2026 · Annual release series
stable source · automated · every update · monthly
Available
Available means a direct local dataset is linked. Verify means coverage exists but freshness or precision is weaker, such as ABS price fallback, Census rent fallback, or low-confidence hospital matching.

Glenwood FAQ

Common questions
  1. What LGA is Glenwood in?

    Glenwood is in the Fraser Coast Local Government Area, QLD, postcode 4570. Council-level context for Fraser Coast LGA (suburb mix, population, rent, and price coverage) is available on the QuickProperty LGA page.

  2. What is the typical weekly rent in Glenwood?

    The median weekly rent in Glenwood is $274/wk, based on ABS Census 2021 rent fallback.

  3. Is Glenwood a good investment?

    QuickProperty's investment signals for Glenwood show: Strong Growth, Steady. These are computed from price, rent, income, and population data — not an opaque score.

  4. Where does QuickProperty get its data for Glenwood?

    Property prices come from state Valuers General offices and ABS Data by Region. Demographics are from ABS Census 2021. School ICSEA scores are from ACARA. Crime statistics are from state police agencies. Transport data is sourced from GTFS feeds.

  5. How often is the Glenwood data updated?

    Property prices update quarterly. RBA macro indicators update with each deploy. Demographics are from Census 2021. School ICSEA scores are from ACARA 2025.