Glenella QLD

Postcode 4740 · Mackay LGA

Glenella is a smaller suburb in Queensland within the Mackay local government area (postcode 4740). With a population of 4,545, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $132K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Glenella is $593,000, having surged 12.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $425,000 (+25.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $700. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,904.

Glenella is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 977, which is around the national average of 1,000. The crime rate in the Mackay LGA is moderate at 6,509 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Glenella offers a gross rental yield of 6.1%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($593K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.5x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +12.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.1% High Yield
Price vs State$593K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability4.5x Affordable
Price Momentum+12.9% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education5/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$593K
12.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$425K
25.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$450
POPULATION
4,545
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$2,535
Personal Income /wk$981
Mortgage /mth$1,904
CRIME (Mackay LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,509
Total Incidents6,509
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA977
Total Students234
Government1
Glenella State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 977
Data: 2024