Glenwood, Queensland

Glenwood
Queensland
Coordinates 25°56′06″S 152°37′16″E / 25.935°S 152.621°E / -25.935; 152.621Coordinates: 25°56′06″S 152°37′16″E / 25.935°S 152.621°E / -25.935; 152.621
Population 1,259 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 4570
LGA(s) Fraser Coast Region
State electorate(s) Maryborough
Federal Division(s) Wide Bay

Glenwood is a town in Queensland, Australia, located about halfway between Gympie and Maryborough on the Bruce Highway. It was once part of the Shire of Tiaro but is now included in the Fraser Coast Region. In the 2011 census the town had a population of 1259.[2]

A primary state school was established in the town in 1918.[2]

It is a small town except on the third weekend in August when they hold their Swap Meet which is run by volunteers at the Glenwood Hall. The Glenwood Progress Association run many events throughout the year at the Glenwood Hall.

References

  1. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Glenwood (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Gunalda and Glenwood". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland. Retrieved 12 June 2012.


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