Average rent in Glass House Mountains, QLD — 2026
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.
$398/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 6,552
- 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
ABS 2021
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.
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