Sunshine Coast Council

Glass House Mountains

QLD4518

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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Day to day

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.

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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

Median House PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$873,750

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$288,000

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

5,601

Median age: 42

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld

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For investors

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 (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

4.70%

Based on $873,750 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

7.22%

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 2026

82%

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.

Offence Summary

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

Offences Against Property4,550 (16.8%)
Other Offences4,111 (15.2%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)2,639 (9.7%)
Other Stealing1,478 (5.5%)
Drug Offences1,130 (4.2%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

20

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

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

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Beerburrum State School

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Beerwah State High School

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© 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

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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.

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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