Glenview, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids GlenviewSunshine Coast, Queensland |
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Population | 1,187 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 63.48/km2 (164.4/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4553 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 18.7 km2 (7.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Caloundra | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Fisher | ||||||||||||||
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Glenview is a rural locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Glenview had a population of 1,187 people.
Geography
Part of the western boundary is marked by the Mooloolah River which eastwards across Glenview towards the coast.
Heritage listings
Glenview has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
- Steve Irwin Way: North Coast Roadside Rest Areas
Attractions
The Aussie World family park is located in the town, and part of the Ewen Maddock Dam is in the area. In the north is Mount Sippy.
Facilities
The Mooloolah Cemetery is located on Steve Irwin Way in Glenview (26°46′30″S 153°02′16″E / 26.7751°S 153.0377°E).
Education
Glenview State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 6 Leeding Road (26°45′56″S 153°00′49″E / 26.7656°S 153.0136°E). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 225 students with 18 teachers (14 full-time equivalent) and 10 non-teaching staff (7 full-time equivalent).
There are no secondary schools in Glenview. The nearest government secondary schools are Chancellor State College in Sippy Downs to the north-west and Meridan State College in neighbouring Meridan Plains to the east.