Mount Glorious facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Glorious Queensland
Following the mountain's ridge on Mount Glorious Road through D'Aguilar National Park, 2016
Mount Glorious Location in Queensland
Population	343 (2021 census)
• Density	16.65/km2 (43.1/sq mi)
Established	1903
Postcode(s)	4520
Area	20.6 km2 (8.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	35.0 km (22 mi) W of Strathpine 41.1 km (26 mi) NW of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Moreton Bay
State electorate(s)	Pine Rivers
Federal Division(s)	Dickson
Suburbs around Mount Glorious: Laceys Creek Kobble Creek Samsonvale Dundas Mount Glorious Mount Samson Cedar Creek England Creek Mount Nebo Highvale

Mount Glorious is a small community located high up in the D'Aguilar Range in Queensland, Australia. It's known for its beautiful mountain views and lush forests. This peaceful area is part of the City of Moreton Bay.

In 2021, about 343 people called Mount Glorious home. It's a great place for nature lovers, surrounded by parts of Brisbane Forest Park and the D'Aguilar National Park.

Geography of Mount Glorious

Mount Glorious is a mountain that's part of the D'Aguilar Range. The community of Mount Glorious is also named after this mountain. It is about 41 kilometers (25 miles) north-west of the Brisbane CBD by road.

The area is surrounded by thick forests. These forests are part of the Brisbane Forest Park and the D'Aguilar National Park.

Mountains in the Area

Mount Glorious is one of several mountains in this range. Here are some of the mountains found within the Mount Glorious area:

• Mount Samson (690 meters or 2,264 feet high) 27°18′09″S 152°48′04″E / 27.3025°S 152.8012°E / -27.3025; 152.8012 (Mount Samson)
• Mount D'Aguilar (742 meters or 2,434 feet high) 27°18′13″S 152°46′15″E / 27.3036°S 152.7709°E / -27.3036; 152.7709 (Mount D'Aguilar)
• Mount Glorious itself (619 meters or 2,031 feet high) 27°20′06″S 152°46′04″E / 27.3350°S 152.7678°E / -27.3350; 152.7678 (Mount Glorious)

Other mountains in the D'Aguilar Range, but not in this specific area, include Mount Nebo and Mount Mee.

History of Mount Glorious

The name "Mount Glorious" came from a simple comment made during a picnic in 1915. A woman named Elizabeth Patrick looked at the amazing view and said it was "glorious." The name stuck!

Early Settlement

People started buying land on Mount Glorious in the early 1900s. The first piece of land was bought by James O'Hara in 1903. By 1921, more land was sold, with advertisements calling it "Crest Estate." This shows how the area slowly grew into a community.

Local Events

In November 1960, Mount Glorious was the center of a small earthquake. It was a 4.4 magnitude earthquake, which means it was strong enough to be felt but usually doesn't cause much damage.

Population of Mount Glorious

In 2016, Mount Glorious had 296 residents. The average age of people living here was 49 years old. Most people (69.4%) were born in Australia.

By 2021, the population of Mount Glorious had grown to 343 people.

Education

There are no schools directly in Mount Glorious. Students usually travel to nearby communities for their schooling.

For primary school, children can attend Mount Samson State School in Mount Samson or Mount Nebo State School in Mount Nebo. For high school, the closest government school is Ferny Grove State High School in Ferny Grove.

Community Amenities

The Moreton Bay City Council provides a handy service for the community: a mobile library. This library on wheels visits the Mount Glorious Hall, making it easy for residents to borrow books and other materials.