Glenden, Queensland facts for kids
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Glenden State School
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 Glenden
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 620 (2016 census locality) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1.698/km2 (4.40/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4743 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 365.2 km2 (141.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Isaac Region | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Burdekin | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Capricornia | ||||||||||||||
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Glenden is a mining town and rural locality in the Isaac Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census the locality of Glenden had a population of 620 people.
The population has since declined rapidly, however, since the local mine changed its roster to a seven-days-on, seven-days-off roster, and is expected to continue to do so. Many residents are relocating to towns like Proserpine that offer a more stable environment.
History
Glenden was constructed by the Mount Isa Mines company (now Glencore) to provide accommodation for workers at their Newlands coal mine. The site, 30 kilometres from the mine, was chosen in 1981 and was constructed by the company and then given to the Shire of Nebo (which was amalgamated in 2008 to become Isaac Region) to administer.
Glenden State School opened on 25 January 1982.
Glenden Post Office opened in about 1983.
Glenden Christian School opened on 5 January 1995 but closed on 3 February 1997.
Economy
The mine is the major employer in the town, but the surrounding rural areas are mostly cattle farms.
Education
Glenden State School is a government primary and secondary (Prep-12) school for boys and girls at Gillham Terrace (21°21′14″S 148°06′57″E / 21.3539°S 148.1158°E). In 2013, the school had 317 students and 25 teachers (24 full-time equivalent). In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 91 students with 15 teachers (14 full-time equivalent) and 12 non-teaching staff (8 full-time equivalent).
