Glen Isla, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Glen Isla, in the Whitsunday Regional local government area.
| Locality | Glen Isla |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Whitsunday Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -20.41765 |
| Longitude | 148.62685 |
| Population | 30 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 27.0 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 4800 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 902 km north-northwest |
Glen Isla is a locality in the Whitsunday Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 30. The locality covers an area of 27.0 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 902 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Glen Isla is located at 20.4176°S, 148.6268°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4800. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Glen Isla unfurls across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, their contours softened by a pervasive emerald cloak of vegetation. It lies 99.4 km north-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 324°T), and is situated 6.3 km east of Proserpine. The air here carries a subtle, earthy fragrance, a blend of damp soil and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen blossoms, particularly potent in the hushed hours before dawn. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, washes the land in a diffuse, pearlescent glow, illuminating the textures of the land – the rough bark of gum trees, the velvety sheen of distant paddocks, and the occasional glint of water in a hidden gully. The character of Glen Isla is one of quiet resilience, a place that seems to breathe at its own unhurried pace, unbothered by the clamour of the outside world.
The economic pulse of Glen Isla has long been tied to the rich, red earth. Historically, grazing properties dominated the surrounding terrain, their vast expanses supporting herds of cattle that continue to be a cornerstone of the local economy. More recently, a diversification has begun, with small pockets of agriculture showing promising yields, hinting at a future where a broader range of produce might find its way to market. The memory of earlier endeavours, perhaps a long-closed mine or a forgotten logging camp, may linger in the whispers of the wind through the trees, adding layers to the locality's narrative. Glen Isla’s distinctiveness lies not in grand monuments but in the quiet persistence of its people and the enduring beauty of its natural setting, where the land itself feels like a living entity, holding secrets of seasons past and present.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glen Isla, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Glen Isla, in the Whitsunday Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Glen Isla includes the postcode (4800), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Whitsunday Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Glen Isla is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |