Glen Aplin sits 230 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 3 hours by car. Census data records 566 residents with a median age of 46 and a median household income of $56,316 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality grew 12.5% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $260 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,127. Glen Aplin is characterised by high bushfire risk. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Glen Aplin a good place to live?
Glen Aplin scores a D (26/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit and community.
Mixed results
1 school
Car-dependent
Walkability 22/100 · 229.5 km · 180 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $650K
Moderate bushfire risk
Fire 64/100 · Crime 47/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 46 · 566 residents
Liveability Rating
26 / 100 · Ranked #981 in QLDEach bar is Glen Aplin's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Glen Aplin?
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Our score
26 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataGlen Aplin's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $650,000, roughly 49% above where it sat a year earlier. That said, only nine sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
Houses
$650,000
Based on only 9 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Typically sold in 84 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
Land
$500,000
Based on only 3 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Typically sold in 153 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Glen Aplin are currently listed at around $808,000 on average. Based on 6 houses listed in the past six months.
$808K
6 houses listed in the last 6 months.
6 of the suburb's 204 dwellings (2.9%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Is Glen Aplin safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Glen Aplin sits in the moderate band, with 8 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 60% on the prior year.
8 offences
60.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20242 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Glen Aplin, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 31 students in one school (avg 31)
Primary
Walkability
Glen Aplin is very car-dependent on foot — at 22/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Glen Aplin.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 263
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Southern Downs: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Glen Aplin is home to 566 residents, with a median age of 46, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $56,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.1%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
566
Median Age
46
Median Household Income
$56,316/yr
Census Median Rent
$260/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,127/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$27,040/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Unoccupied Dwellings
19.6%
Total Dwellings
204
Owner-Occupier Rate
79.1%
Houses
97.1%
Rental Stress
24.0%
Mortgage Stress
24.0%
Work From Home
17.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 75.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 81.6%
- Employment Rate
- 48.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 31.4%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
3 residents (0.5%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
7.8% of residents (42) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (31).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 539 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,627 a year through Southern Downs based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Southern Downs
In the year to August 2026, 291 new dwellings were approved across Southern Downs. That mix is 203 houses and 88 units. Approvals are up 63.4% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
No native title party is registered for this area. Under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party is then whoever is recognised under tradition or custom as responsible for the area — which a native title register cannot show.
Climate & Setting
from Stanthorpe Leslie Parade, 10.0 kmModerate rainfall — warm summers, frosty winters.
- Elevation
- 771 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 730 mm
- 75 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 27.2°C
- 2 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 2.3°C
- 41 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 4381, 4 of 593 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.2% (7 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4381, 218 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.5 MW have been installed since 2001, against 299 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 10 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $650,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by David Littleproud Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | David Littleproud | 26.0% | 74.0% | -1.8 |
| 2022 | David Littleproud | 27.9% | 72.1% | -3.3 |
| 2019 | David Littleproud | 24.6% | 75.4% | +7.9 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by James Lister Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | James Lister LNP | 68.5% |
| 2020 | James Lister LNP | 64.1% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Glen Aplin?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Glen Aplin
Is Glen Aplin a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Glen Aplin is moderate (47/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Glen Aplin?
Glen Aplin has a moderate recorded bushfire history (64/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Glen Aplin a good place to live?
Glen Aplin has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (26/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Glen Aplin?
Glen Aplin, QLD had a population of 566 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Glen Aplin, QLD?
The postcode for Glen Aplin, QLD is 4381.
How far is Glen Aplin from Brisbane?
Glen Aplin is 230 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 180 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Glen Aplin?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Glen Aplin was $56,316 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Glen Aplin?
There are too few current rental listings in Glen Aplin for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $260, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Glen Aplin?
The median age of residents in Glen Aplin was 46 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Glen Aplin at risk of bushfire?
Glen Aplin has a moderate recorded bushfire history (64/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Glen Aplin?
There is 1 school inside the Glen Aplin boundary: 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Glen Aplin walkable?
Glen Aplin scores 22/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Glen Aplin?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Glen Aplin, Stanthorpe Leslie Parade (10 km away), summer days average 27.2°C, winter nights 2.3°C, 730 mm of rain a year over 75 rainy days, and 2 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Glen Aplin?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Glen Aplin belong to?
Glen Aplin sits within the Southern Downs local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Glen Aplin?
The average residential rates bill through Southern Downs is $1,627 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Glen Aplin?
Across Southern Downs, 291 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 63.4% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Glen Aplin in?
Glen Aplin sits within the federal Division of Maranoa, currently held by David Littleproud (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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