Glass House Mountains, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Glass House Mountains QLD is 5,601 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glass House Mountains is $739 per week ($38,428 per year). Median rent in Glass House Mountains is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Glass House Mountains has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Glass House Mountains has a population density of 77 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glass House Mountains is England. The most common religion is No religion (47.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glass House Mountains is $1,820.

Population
5,601
Census 2021
Median income
$739/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Glass House Mountains vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Glass House Mountains is $739 a week, in line with the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 794th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $80 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 23.0% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 42, the same age as in the typical QLD suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGlass House MountainsTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$739/wk$747/wk −1%$766/wk
Household income$1,740/wk$1,593/wk +9%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$320/wk +25%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,820/mo$1,625/mo +12%$1,733/mo
Median age4242 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.0%20.4% +2.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Glass House Mountains, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Glass House Mountains Population

5,601 residents at the 2021 Census.

Glass House Mountains Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$739/wk
$38,428 per year
Ranked 4,750 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,820/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Glass House Mountains Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,740/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 23.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Glass House Mountains against your income

About $7,540 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $1,340/wk
Rent share 23.0%

Glass House Mountains Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
998
avg ICSEA score
376
total students
Glass House Mountains State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 376 students
998
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Glass House Mountains Map

Glass House Mountains, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Glass House Mountains, Queensland: 26.9028°S, 152.9313°E

Glass House Mountains Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Glass House Mountains

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (2,801) Female 50.0% (2,800)

Population Density

77
people per km²
5,601 people · 72.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,861
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.6%
New Zealand
3.6%
South Africa
0.7%
Germany
0.5%
Netherlands
0.5%
United States of America
0.4%
Italy
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.4%
German
0.4%
French
0.3%
Afrikaans
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%
Thai
0.2%
Cantonese
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
46.2%
Australian
37.9%
Scottish
12.2%
Irish
11.1%
German
7.4%
Italian
3.4%
Australian Aboriginal
2.6%
Dutch
2.6%
New Zealander
1.5%
Maori
1.0%
Welsh
0.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
47.8%
Catholic
14.2%
Anglican
11.6%
Not stated
6.8%
Uniting Church
4.0%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Baptist
2.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.2% 2,366
Separated
3.2% 146
Divorced
10.0% 455
Widowed
4.4% 199
Never married
30.1% 1,363

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.0%
Couple: no children
31.7%
Couple: no children under 15
16.5%
One parent: children under 15
7.6%
One parent: no children under 15
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
15.8%
2 persons
39.1%
3 persons
16.4%
4 persons
17.0%
5 persons
8.0%
6+ persons
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Glass House Mountains

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,910 occupied private dwellings in Glass House Mountains at the 2021 Census, 16.0% were rented, 36.5% owned outright and 45.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 19 dwellings
Owned outright
36.5% 697 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
45.2% 864 dwellings
Rented
16.0% 306 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 20 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.4%
2 bedrooms
5.7%
3 bedrooms
37.1%
4 bedrooms
45.8%
5 bedrooms
7.9%
6+ bedrooms
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.3%
$300-$449/mo
3.2%
$450-$599/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
3.6%
$800-$999/mo
3.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
31.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.4%
1 vehicle
26.1%
2 vehicles
41.0%
3 vehicles
18.2%
4+ vehicles
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Glass House Mountains

Employment

Employed full-time
36.9% 1,487 people
Employed part-time
22.5% 905 people
Unemployed
2.5% 101 people
Not in labour force
38.1% 1,537 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
20.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.1%
Managers
14.2%
Community & Personal Service
13.3%
Clerical & Administrative
12.4%
Labourers
7.9%
Sales Workers
5.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
1.0%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
6.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.4%
$4,000+/wk
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.3%
$1-$149/wk
5.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
4.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
10.7%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.3%
Did not go to work
15.1%
Car (passenger)
4.9%
Truck
1.8%
Walked only
1.6%
Train
1.5%
Other
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Bicycle
0.4%
Bus
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
49.2%
Bachelor Degree
20.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.1%
Postgraduate Degree
3.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%
Certificate I/II
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
19.7%
Management & Commerce
18.9%
Health
12.7%
Society & Culture
12.5%
Education
10.3%
Architecture & Building
10.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.8%
Agriculture & Environment
4.0%
Creative Arts
2.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.8%
Information Technology
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.4%
Secondary: Government
22.9%
Vocational Education
10.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
10.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
9.9%
Pre-school
8.0%
Secondary: Catholic
2.9%
Primary: Catholic
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
88.6%
Has need for assistance
6.1%
Need for assistance not stated
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
565
Arthritis
248
Asthma
226
Heart disease
176
Lung condition
142
Diabetes
142
Cancer
100
Kidney disease
53
Stroke
49
Dementia
15

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.3% 568
Did not provide
86.7% 3,703

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.4% 659
Not a volunteer
84.6% 3,609

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 8
Previously served
5.1% 217
Never served
94.7% 4,053

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.8%
1 child
12.6%
2 children
30.8%
3 children
20.2%
4 children
6.7%
5+ children
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
13
1951: 1960
51
1961: 1970
115
1971: 1980
122
1981: 1990
140
1991: 2000
83
2001: 2010
204
2011: 2015
72
2016
12
2017
25
2018
10
2019
12
2020
4
2021
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

17.1%
moved in the last year
41.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,377
Moved from QLD
634
Moved: same area (SA2)
138
Moved from NSW
47
Moved from VIC
31
Moved from overseas
22
Moved from TAS
8
Moved from WA
5
Moved from SA
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.6%
5: 14 hours
31.2%
15: 29 hours
15.6%
30+ hours
12.0%
Did not do domestic work
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
79.5%
Step family: no other children
12.5%
Blended family: no other children
5.8%
Intact family: other children present
1.7%
Other couple: children only
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Glass House Mountains

The closest suburb to Glass House Mountains is Beerwah, 5.8 km away.

Beerwah
5.8 km away · income $692/wk · rent $390/wk
Peachester
8.7 km away · income $667/wk · rent $325/wk
Elimbah
11.2 km away · income $789/wk · rent $370/wk
Landsborough (Qld)
11.6 km away · income $725/wk · rent $390/wk
Woodford (Qld)
13.2 km away · income $643/wk · rent $328/wk
Wamuran
15.3 km away · income $771/wk · rent $345/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glass House Mountains

What is the population of Glass House Mountains QLD?

The population of Glass House Mountains QLD is 5,601 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 77 people per km². Glass House Mountains is ranked #1,414 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glass House Mountains?

The median personal income in Glass House Mountains QLD is $739 per week, or $38,428 per year. The median household income is $1,740 per week. Family income is $1,861 per week. Glass House Mountains is ranked #4,750 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glass House Mountains?

Median rent in Glass House Mountains QLD is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 23.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Glass House Mountains ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glass House Mountains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glass House Mountains QLD is $1,820. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glass House Mountains?

The median age in Glass House Mountains QLD is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glass House Mountains a good suburb to live in?

Glass House Mountains is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 5,601. The median income is $739/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31137. All dollar figures in AUD.