Glenwood, Queensland

Glenwood
Queensland
Glenwood
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)
State electorate(s) Gympie
Federal Division(s) Wide Bay

Glenwood is a locality split between the Fraser Coast Region and the Gympie Region in Queensland, Australia. In the 2011 census the town had a population of 1259.[2]

Geography

Glenwood is located about halfway between Gympie and Maryborough on the Bruce Highway.

History

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

Glenwood was part of the Shire of Tiaro until the local government amalgamations of 2008.

Events

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. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. 1 2 "Gunalda and Glenwood". Queensland Places. Centre for the Government of Queensland. Retrieved 12 June 2012.

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