Glenella QLD, 4740
Glenella Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Have you got your eye on a property in Glenella, QLD 4740? It's important to determine whether the area is suitable for you (and your family?). The Homes.com.au suburb profile focuses on providing the best information on Glenella median property prices, market trends & demographics so that we can enable you to make a smart decision on your next property move.
If you are considering packing up and moving to Glenella, keep reading for a brief historical overview to find out more about the lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Overview Glenella is a mixed-use suburb that belongs to the Mackay region of Queensland, Australia. The total land area of Glenella is 10.8 square kilometres with an elevation of 10-60 metres. It is located 5.7 km north of Mackay, 7.4 km northwest of the Mackay CBD area, and 958 km northwest of Brisbane. It has plenty of neighbouring suburbs, including Farleigh, Richmond, Mount Pleasant, Erakala, and Foulden.
Living in Glenella The suburb of Glenella is known as a mixed-use suburb as it is divided into a few areas. The residential area is focused on the east and southeast portion of the suburb. In the southeast, you will find small industrial estates. The rest of the suburb is the rural area wherein there are sugarcane plantations and grazing farms. There is also a Glenella Community Hall that the Mackay Regional Council operates. It is located at 15 Hill End Road. Other facilities in the suburb include its own shopping centre, retail outlets, and several sporting fields. In the residential part of the suburb, you can also find many walking tracks and parks.
History of Glenella The first school opened in Glenella in 1879, and it only had a few students. It was followed by the building of Glenella Hall and a few other community facilities. As more developments took place in the suburb, the number of residents moving in also grew.
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