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Glen Innes, Australia City Intelligence

Glen Innes is an indexed city in Australia (Oceania), with a metropolitan population of about ~6K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for Glen Innes spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. Glen Innes is a oceania city of about ~6K in Australia. On the composite city-intelligence score, Glen Innes sits around the indexed median (73/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~6K
View of Glen Innes, Australia

Image credit: Image: Cgoodwin / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Composite profile

Overall score

73/100

Use the Glen Innes profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Australia and across Oceania, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall73/100
Affordability54/100
Air quality77/100
Energy80/100

Overall city intelligence

Good

73/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

Glen Innes data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

Glen Innes city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score73/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living54/100Glen Innes's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality77/100Glen Innes's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy80/100Glen Innes's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety75/100Glen Innes's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed77/100Glen Innes's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk76/100Glen Innes's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience76/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety78/100
Low crime81/100
Personal safety79/100
Night safety75/100
Road safety77/100

Glen Innes is estimated to be a generally safe city (78/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life82/100
Healthcare85/100
Education82/100
Green space97/100
Cleanliness87/100
Infrastructure86/100
Mobility54/100

Glen Innes has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness82/100
Education82/100
Green space97/100
Overall safety78/100

Glen Innes scores very high for family living (82/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability71/100
Walkability52/100
Cycling55/100
Infrastructure86/100

Glen Innes is high for remote workers (71/100), based on connectivity, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability79/100
Healthcare85/100
Cleanliness87/100
Outdoor lifestyle59/100

Glen Innes is high for retirement (79/100), appealing for healthcare access, a comfortable climate and a clean environment.

Emergency and public safety in Glen Innes

Local public safety guidance for Glen Innes, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Verified
Australia emergency contacts
ServiceNumberNotes
Universal emergency (Triple Zero)00024/7000 reaches police, fire, and ambulance dispatch nationally; 112 also works from mobile phones.

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Glen Innes, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Australia emergency profile.

Public safety sources

Each emergency contact above is attributed to an official emergency service or government publisher. Confirm current numbers directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in Glen Innes

Healthcare context for Glen Innes, with national-level information from Australia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Verified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Glen Innes, see the Australia healthcare profile.

Healthcare sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official government, public health, or recognised health-system publisher. Confirm current information directly with these sources.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in Glen Innes

Local mobility context for Glen Innes, with national-level context from Australia where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Verified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Glen Innes, see the Australia transport profile.

Transport sources

Each entry above is attributed to an official transport authority, national operator, airport publisher, or government source. Confirm current information directly with these publishers.

Last verified: 2026-05-16

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Glen Innes. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for Glen Innes

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for Glen Innes will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

Glen Innes air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about Glen Innes drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about Glen Innes

Is Glen Innes worth visiting?

Yes — excellent quality of life (82/100), with nearby nature such as Kings Plains National Park, Gibraltar Range National Park.

Is Glen Innes good for families?

Excellent (82/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is Glen Innes affordable?

Around average cost; about A$2,810/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit Glen Innes?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jan, coldest in Jul.

What are Glen Innes's main industries?

Mainly tourism, mining, hospitality.

What is the climate in Glen Innes?

A semi-arid climate, averaging about 22.6°C.

Does Glen Innes have universities?

Higher education is good (62/100).

What is healthcare like in Glen Innes?

Healthcare access is strong (65/100).

Is Glen Innes good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is strong (65/100).

What nature is near Glen Innes?

Within ~170 km: Kings Plains National Park, Gibraltar Range National Park.

Explore Glen Innes modules

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Cost of Living in Glen Innes

Glen Innes's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in Glen Innes

Glen Innes's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in Glen Innes

Glen Innes's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in Glen Innes

Glen Innes's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in Glen Innes

Glen Innes's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in Glen Innes

Glen Innes's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in Glen Innes

Cost of living estimates for Glen Innes — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in Glen Innes

Climate profile for Glen Innes — Semi-Arid climate, annual average 22.6°C, comfort score 77/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in Glen Innes

Economy and jobs profile for Glen Innes — tourism economy, economy score 70/100, key industries including tourism, mining, hospitality. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in Glen Innes

Education profile for Glen Innes — regional education center, education score 58/100, 4 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in Glen Innes

Healthcare and retirement profile for Glen Innes — healthcare access city, healthcare score 65/100, retirement score 65/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to Glen Innes

Source-attributed visual context for Glen Innes using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for Glen Innes

Weekend trip planning checklist for Glen Innes — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from Glen Innes

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for Glen Innes

Estimate a monthly budget for Glen Innes using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for Glen Innes

Plan a trip budget for Glen Innes using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from Glen Innes

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Glen Innes. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Inverell, Australia

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Tenterfield, Australia

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Armidale, Australia

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Grafton, Australia

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Casino, Australia

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Warwick, Australia

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Kempsey, Australia

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Lismore, Australia

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Goonellabah, Australia

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Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include Glen Innes — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include Glen Innes — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

Glen Innes FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Glen Innes, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about Glen Innes

Is Glen Innes worth visiting?

Glen Innes has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. Visitors can also reach nature such as Kings Plains National Park, Gibraltar Range National Park and Capoompeta National Park within weekend range.

What is it like to live in Glen Innes?

Glen Innes has a very high quality-of-life estimate (82/100), with notable strengths in healthcare, green space, cleanliness and infrastructure. It indexes 82/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in Glen Innes?

A single resident of Glen Innes spends roughly A$2,810 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near A$1,490. Overall the city is around average cost for Australia. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to Glen Innes?

Plan for around-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Glen Innes is high for remote workers (71/100), based on connectivity, safety and overall livability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in Glen Innes?

Glen Innes's labour market is strong, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, technology and healthcare. Glen Innes has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in tourism, mining and hospitality.

Is Glen Innes good for digital nomads and remote work?

Glen Innes offers strong infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 79/100.

What are the education options in Glen Innes?

Glen Innes is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Social Sciences, Medicine and Healthcare.

Is Glen Innes a good place to study?

Glen Innes offers a developing student environment, supported by strong quality of life and good connectivity.

What is healthcare like in Glen Innes?

Glen Innes has solid baseline healthcare access, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 65/100. Residents have strong access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is Glen Innes a good place to retire?

Glen Innes offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 65/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and broad urban amenities and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in Glen Innes?

Glen Innes has a semi-arid climate, averaging about 22.6°C annually with roughly 449 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jan and the coldest Jul. The driest is typically Jul.

Is Glen Innes a safe place to live?

Glen Innes is estimated to be a generally safe city (78/100 in our safety index), with solid personal-safety indicators.

How easy is it to get around Glen Innes?

Glen Innes indexes a walkability score of 52 and a cycling score of 55 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near Glen Innes?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of Glen Innes include Kings Plains National Park, Gibraltar Range National Park and Capoompeta National Park. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is Glen Innes good for families?

Glen Innes scores very high for family living (82/100), helped by education access, safety, parks and green space and healthcare.

What outdoor activities are there around Glen Innes?

Glen Innes rates 59/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 97/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Kings Plains National Park, Gibraltar Range National Park and Capoompeta National Park supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the Glen Innes profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Australia and across Oceania, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are energy (80/100) and air quality (77/100). The area most worth watching is cost of living (54/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Australia country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Glen Innes appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.