Glass House Mountains at a glance
Median house
$873,750
Median unit
$288,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,601
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Glass House Mountains.
The postcode for Glass House Mountains is 4518 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Glass House Mountains is $873,750.
Glass House Mountains (4518) sits in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland. The median house here is $873,750, in line with the Queensland median of around $780K.
Glass House Mountains has roughly 5,601 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Glass House Mountains scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glass House Mountains's population at 5,601, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,601
Median age
42
Family households
81%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $873,750 on a typical sale, in line with the Queensland median. Units come in around $288,000, roughly 67% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $175,000. Prices are in line with the Queensland median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$873,750
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $288,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$790/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$873,750
$288,000
5,601
Median age: 42
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.70% (median rent $790/wk against a $873,750 price tag). Units yield 7.22% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.70%
Based on $873,750 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.22%
Based on $288,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202682%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Sunshine Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
27,072
total offences in 2026 across the Sunshine Coast Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Glass House Mountains.
Local schools for Glass House Mountains
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Glass House Mountains State School
Beerburrum State School
Beerwah State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Glass House Mountains.
- What is the median house price in Glass House Mountains?
- The median house price in Glass House Mountains, QLD 4518 is $873,750. The median unit price is $288,000.
- What is the Glass House Mountains postcode?
- Glass House Mountains is in the 4518 postcode, in QLD, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
- Where is Glass House Mountains?
- Glass House Mountains is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4518. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Glass House Mountains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $790, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Glass House Mountains?
- There are 6 schools serving Glass House Mountains on this page, including Glass House Mountains State School, Beerburrum State School, Beerwah State High School.
- How walkable is Glass House Mountains?
- Glass House Mountains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Glass House Mountains?
- Glass House Mountains is close to Beerwah, Peachester, Landsborough, Beerburrum, Mount Mellum.
- What is the population of Glass House Mountains?
- The population of Glass House Mountains is approximately 5,601 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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