Glass House Mountains, QLD 4518
Sunshine Coast CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4518
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Median house price
$873,750
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Glass House Mountains itself.
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Glass House Mountains at a glance
- Median unit
- $288,000
- Weekly rent
- $790
- Houses · units $400
- Population
- 5,601
- Median age 42
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, March 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Glass House Mountains
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Glass House Mountains, houses changed hands at $873,750 in 2024, in line with the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Glass House Mountains itself. 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.
Rental data as of March 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Glass House Mountains
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.
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 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,433 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Schools in Glass House Mountains
Schools serving Glass House Mountains: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 20/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 81%
- Lone person
- 16%
- Owner occupied
- 82%
- Renter occupied
- 16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 4.70%
- On the $873,750 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 7.22%
- On the $288,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
44,426 offences recorded in 2026 across the Sunshine Coast Regional Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Sunshine Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,433 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 9.4°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Glass House Mountains
- What is the median house price in Glass House Mountains?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Glass House Mountains, QLD 4518 is $873,750 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Glass House Mountains itself. The median unit price is $288,000.
- How much is my house worth in Glass House Mountains?
- A useful starting point is the Glass House Mountains median house price of $873,750 (units $288,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Glass House Mountains a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Glass House Mountains is 4.7%: the median weekly house rent is $790 (Queensland RTA bond data, March 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $873,750 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Glass House Mountains: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Glass House Mountains is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 in the Sunshine Coast Council area, QLD 4518.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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