Glencoe, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Glencoe Queensland
Rural home and fields, 2014
Glencoe Location in Queensland
Population	304 (2021 census)
• Density	16.00/km2 (41.4/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4352
Area	19.0 km2 (7.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	19.1 km (12 mi) NW of Toowoomba CBD 144 km (89 mi) W of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s)	Condamine
Federal Division(s)	Groom
Suburbs around Glencoe: Gowrie Little Plain Lilyvale Meringandan West Cutella Glencoe Cawdor Kingsthorpe Gowrie Junction Gowrie Junction

Glencoe is a small rural area, also called a locality, in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, Australia. It's a quiet place where people live in the countryside. In 2021, about 304 people called Glencoe home. This area used to be known as Gowrie Scrub.

Glencoe's Geography

Glencoe has a mountain called Storey. It's in the western part of the area. Storey mountain rises to about 687 meters (2,254 feet) high.

A Look at Glencoe's History

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Glencoe, 2007

The Bethlehem Lutheran Church first opened its doors in 1880. This church celebrated its 125th birthday in 2005.

Glencoe also had a school called Glencoe State School. It opened around 1882 but closed its doors around 1941. The old school was located at 62 Glencoe Yalangur Road.

On July 29, 1900, a church called St Jude's Church of England was officially opened. It was opened by Bishop William Webber. This church was built on a one-acre site on the side of Glencoe Mountain, which is now called Storey. Its location was 341 Glencoe Yalangur Road.

The first burial in the Glencoe general cemetery happened on October 25, 2004.

Who Lives in Glencoe?

This section tells us about the people living in Glencoe. In 2016, Glencoe had a population of 322 people. By 2021, the population was 304 people.

Schools Near Glencoe

There are no schools located directly in Glencoe. However, students can attend schools in nearby areas.

• Primary Schools: The closest government primary schools are Kingsthorpe State School, Meringandan State School, and Gowrie State School.
• Secondary Schools: For high school, students can go to Highfields State High School, Oakey State High School, or Wilsonton State High School.

Places to Visit in Glencoe

Lutheran cemetery, Glencoe, 2007

The Glencoe Lutheran Church, which used to be called Bethlehem Lutheran Church, is located at 317 Gowrie Glencoe Road.

There are also two cemeteries next to each other on Glencoe Road. One cemetery is connected to the Lutheran Church. The other is a general cemetery, meaning it's open to everyone, and it's managed by the Toowoomba Regional Council.