Glanmire, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Glanmire Gympie, Queensland
No. 2 North Glanmire MIne, very early 1900s
Glanmire Location in Queensland
Population	28 (2021 census)
• Density	12.7/km2 (33/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4570
Area	2.2 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.5 km (4 mi) SSE of Gympie CBD 165 km (103 mi) N of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Gympie Region
State electorate(s)	Gympie
Federal Division(s)	Wide Bay
Suburbs around Glanmire: Monkland Monkland Mothar Mountain Monkland Glanmire Woondum The Dawn Kybong Woondum

Glanmire is a small area near Gympie in Queensland, Australia. It's mostly known for its industrial businesses. In 2021, only 28 people lived there, making it a very quiet place!

Where is Glanmire Located?

Glanmire is about 6 kilometers (or 3.7 miles) southeast of Gympie's main town center. You can get there by following the Bruce Highway.

This area has some natural borders:

• The North Coast railway line is to its northeast.
• Six Mile Creek runs along its east and southeast sides.
• The Mary River is to the southwest.
• Hall Road forms its northwest border.

Glanmire is also home to the Gympie Industrial Estate, which is where many businesses are located. The busy Bruce Highway passes right through Glanmire, connecting it to places like Kybong in the south and Monkland in the north.

A Look at Glanmire's Past

Glanmire got its name from a town called Glanmire in County Cork, Ireland. It's interesting how places in Australia often get their names from other parts of the world!

A special event happened in 2018: Six Mile Oval, a local sports ground, was renamed Ray Warren Oval. This was done to honor Ray Warren, who had been a big part of the local Aussie Rules team, the Gympie Cats, for 37 years. That's a long time to be involved in a community!

Who Lives in Glanmire?

The number of people living in Glanmire has changed over the years:

• In 2006, there were 160 people.
• By 2016, the population had dropped to just 20 people.
• In 2021, it went up a little bit to 28 people.

Schools Near Glanmire

There are no schools directly in Glanmire itself.

• For younger students, the closest government primary school is Monkland State School, which is in the neighboring area of Monkland.
• Older students usually go to Gympie State High School, which is located in Gympie to the north.

What Can You Do in Glanmire?

Glanmire has a few places for sports and relaxation:

Ray Warren Oval

This oval, formerly known as Six Mile Oval, is where the Gympie Cats play their AFL games. They are part of the AFL Bundaberg-Wide Bay league. You can find Ray Warren Oval at 610 Bruce Highway.

Six Mile Creek Rest Area

If you're traveling, the Six Mile Creek Rest Area is a great spot to take a break. It's a grassy area next to the creek, located at 612 Bruce Highway. This reserve has barbecues and toilets, and it's a popular place for trucks and caravans to stop overnight.