Queensland · Postcode 4743
Glenden postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 842 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Glenden at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Glenden ranks: household income is in the top 10% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Glenden vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Glenden | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,411 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $32 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 35 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Glenden is a remote community in Queensland, with postcode 4743. It lies roughly 842 km from Brisbane, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Isaac.
According to the 2021 Census, Glenden has a population of 477 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $2,411, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 23 (4.8% of residents).
Housing in Glenden includes a median weekly rent of $32, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 156 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 95.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Glenden scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Glenden is served by Glenden State School.
Glenden is part of the Bowen Basin - North statistical area in Queensland.
Glenden details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4743 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 477 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,411/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,717/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $32 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 365.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 156 |
| Australian Citizens | 74.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 23 (4.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -21.353889 |
| Longitude | 148.114444 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 842 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday |
| Area (SA3) | Bowen Basin - North |
| Local Government | Isaac |
| Federal Electorate | Capricornia |
| State Electorate | Burdekin |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 102 (21.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 45 (9.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 180 (37.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 136 (28.5%) |
| 65+ years | 14 (2.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 28 (5.9%) |
| Arthritis | 13 (2.7%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (1.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (1.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 5 (1.0%) |
| Cancer | 5 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 66 (44.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 57 (38.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 26 (17.4%) |
Schools in Glenden
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Glenden. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Glenden
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.