Average rent in Glass House Mountains, QLD2026

Glass House Mountains is part of the Sunshine Coast council area and sits 61km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 6,552 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $398/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 15% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,552

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Brisbane
61 km
Households renting
15%
Separate houses
98%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
16%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Sunshine Coast

Renting in Glass House Mountains

Glass House Mountains is one of the more expensive parts of Queensland to rent in — the typical renter pays $398/week, around 11% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 82% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (98%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 61km from Brisbane, with a population of around 6,552 and a median age of 42. The biggest occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Glass House Mountains?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Glass House Mountains, QLD was $398. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Glass House Mountains rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Glass House Mountains came in at $398 — 11% above. Glass House Mountains sits 61km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 98% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Glass House Mountains have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Glass House Mountains's $398/week (ABS 2021) include Alderley, Sherwood, Holland Park. Alexandra Hills, Sunnybank, Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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