Glenvale, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Glenvale Toowoomba, Queensland
Glenvale Location in Queensland
Population	8,120 (2021 census)
• Density	556.2/km2 (1,441/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4350
Area	14.6 km2 (5.6 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	7.5 km (5 mi) W of Toowoomba CBD 132 km (82 mi) W of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Toowoomba Region
State electorate(s)	Condamine Toowoomba South
Federal Division(s)	Groom
Suburbs around Glenvale: Wellcamp Torrington Wilsonton Wellcamp Glenvale Newtown Westbrook Drayton Harristown

Glenvale is a cool place in the Toowoomba Region of Queensland, Australia. It's like a mix of country and town living, and it's part of the bigger city of Toowoomba. In 2021, about 8,120 people lived here.

Where is Glenvale?

Glenvale is located in the Toowoomba area. You can find the famous Toowoomba Showgrounds at the western end of Glenvale Road (27°33′35″S 151°52′58″E / 27.5596°S 151.8828°E / -27.5596; 151.8828 (Toowoomba Showgrounds)). This is a big place where fun events happen!

Glenvale's Past: A Quick Look

Early Days and Farming

People first started settling in the Glenvale area in the mid-1800s. They came here to farm and raise animals.

Schools and Churches Open

Glenvale State School first opened its doors on July 18, 1882. The very first school building is still used today as the Resource Centre. On April 3, 1955, the Glenvale Presbyterian Church Hall was officially opened.

Later, in 1991, a group called the Toowoomba Christian Parent Controlled Day School Association was formed. They wanted to start a school based on Christian values. This led to the opening of Glenvale Christian School on January 28, 1997.

The Toowoomba Showgrounds Move

The Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland moved its big Toowoomba Show to Glenvale in 1985. The showgrounds are huge, covering about 245 acres! The Toowoomba Show is super old, starting way back in July 1862. It's the longest-running agricultural show in all of Queensland.

The show used to be in a different spot in Toowoomba. It moved because the old place was too small. They also needed to fix up old buildings and wanted more space for camping and parking. Moving also helped with noise complaints from people living nearby.

Growing Glenvale

From the early 1990s, more and more homes were built in Glenvale. The area started to grow very quickly. In 2017, a new church called Lifeworks Uniting Church opened in Glenvale. It was formed by three other churches joining together. Also, the Darling Downs Christian School moved to Glenvale in 2001 to make space for more students.

How Many People Live Here?

In 2016, about 6,353 people lived in Glenvale. By 2021, the population had grown to 8,120 people!

Learning in Glenvale

Glenvale has several schools for kids of different ages.

Glenvale State School

Glenvale State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located at 224 Glenvale Road (27°33′45″S 151°54′10″E / 27.5625°S 151.9028°E / -27.5625; 151.9028 (Glenvale State School)). In 2018, the school had 761 students and a lot of teachers and staff. It also has a special program for students who need extra support.

Glenvale Christian School

Glenvale Christian School is a private primary school for Prep to Year 6 students. You can find it at 623-661 Boundary Street (27°33′40″S 151°54′00″E / 27.5610°S 151.9000°E / -27.5610; 151.9000 (Glenvale Christian School)). In 2018, it had 103 students. This school is run by the Toowoomba Christian Parent Controlled Day School Association.

Darling Downs Christian School

Darling Downs Christian School is a private school that teaches students from Kindergarten all the way to Year 12. It has a large campus of about 35 acres at 441-459 Mcdougall Street (27°34′07″S 151°54′18″E / 27.5687°S 151.9051°E / -27.5687; 151.9051 (Darling Downs Christian School)). This school is run by the Seventh-day Adventist Schools. In 2020, it had 197 students.

Nearby High Schools

For high school, students usually go to Harristown State High School in Harristown or Wilsonton State High School in Wilsonton Heights.

Places to Visit and Services

Churches in Glenvale

The Lifeworks Uniting Church is located at 615 Boundary Street (27°33′31″S 151°54′01″E / 27.5585°S 151.9004°E / -27.5585; 151.9004 (Lifeworks Uniting Church)). It's part of a bigger church group called the Uniting Church in Australia. They even have services in Brazilian Portuguese here!

You can also find the Toowoomba Chinese Wesleyan Methodist Church at 21 Kookaburra Court (27°34′09″S 151°53′33″E / 27.5691°S 151.8924°E / -27.5691; 151.8924 (Toowoomba Chinese Wesleyan Methodist Church)).

All About the Toowoomba Showgrounds

The Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland moved their main offices to the new Toowoomba Showgrounds in Glenvale in 1985. These showgrounds are huge and built just for events. They have big parking areas, places for camping, lots of buildings, and special rooms for different events. There are also large covered spaces like the Cattle Pavilions and the State Equestrian Centre. You can even rent these places for your own events!

The amazing facilities at the Showgrounds are now called the Clive Berghofer Events Centre. It's named after Clive Berghofer, a local who helped develop the area and was also a mayor and politician.

Fun Events in Glenvale

The biggest event is the annual Toowoomba Show. It's an agricultural show held at the showgrounds every March. It's a super fun time with animals, rides, and lots to see!

Getting Around Glenvale

Public transport in Glenvale is a bit limited. There's one city bus, Route 902, that goes to and from the Toowoomba CBD (the city centre). It runs from Monday to Friday and on Saturdays.