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Glass House Mountains, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Glass House Mountains is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 4,998. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
4,998 Population 5/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
35.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$24,978 Median Income
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,978 median income, 3.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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About Glass House Mountains

Glass House Mountains

Glass House Mountains is a rural hinterland town and locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, the locality of Glass House Mountains had a population of 5,601 people.

People

Population4,998
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,978
Per Capita$24,978
Unemployment3.9%

Housing

D
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership83.6%
Housing Units1,999

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population4,998
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates-26.8976°, 152.9532°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation35.4 inches (898 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,978
Median Age42.0 years

About Glass House Mountains

Glass House Mountains is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 4,998. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Glass House Mountains has a population of 4,998 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,998
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
922.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Glass House Mountains vs Australia Average

The median household income in Glass House Mountains is $24,978, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,978 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $480, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 475 business establishments.

Income: Glass House Mountains vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,978
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,978
Avg Weekly Wage$480

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)475

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Glass House Mountains is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 83.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,999 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.6%
Owner-Occupied83.6%
Renter-Occupied16.4%
Housing Units1,999

Property Tax

Climate in Glass House Mountains

Glass House Mountains has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.1°C), the coldest is Jul (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1404 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.1°C / 77°F 19.8° / 30.4° 188.6
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 19.9° / 29.6° 258.5
Mar 23.7°C / 75°F 18.7° / 28.7° 178.0
Apr 21.2°C / 70°F 15.8° / 26.5° 101.2
May 18.2°C / 65°F 12.5° / 24° 119.3
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 10.9° / 21.6° 80.4
Jul 15.6°C / 60°F 9.2° / 21.9° 39.6
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 9.3° / 23.5° 46.0
Sep 19°C / 66°F 11.9° / 26° 49.8
Oct 21°C / 70°F 14.3° / 27.6° 92.8
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 16.3° / 28.8° 93.7
Dec 24.4°C / 76°F 18.7° / 30.1° 155.9
Glass House Mountains enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area922.6 sq mi (2,389.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-26.8976°N, 152.9532°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.4"
7% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 9.45"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.5 in
February 76°F (24°C) 9.5 in Warmest, Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 7.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
August 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in Coldest
September 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in

Glass House Mountains has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.5") and September the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Glass House Mountains

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Glass House Mountains State School
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Radio Stations near Glass House Mountains

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zinc 96.1 adult contemporary, commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Hot 91.1 commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Glass House Mountains

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Aviation Heritage Centre Qld
Caboolture Historical Village
Landsborough Shire's Historical Museum
Queensland Air Museum
Seaside Museum
The Abbey Museum of Art & Archaeology

Libraries in Glass House Mountains

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beerwah Library0.0
Bribie Island Library0.0
Buderim Library0.0
Caboolture Library0.0
Caloundra Library0.0
CSS Library0.0
Kawana Library0.0
Maleny Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Woodford Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Glass House Mountains

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Caboolture Country Markets
Caboolture Treasure Market
Cotton Tree Market

Hotels in Glass House Mountains

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Glass On Glasshouse

Restaurants in Glass House Mountains

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bees Knees Sushi
Pineapple Patch Chinese Restaurant and Takeaway
Pizza Pasta

Cafes in Glass House Mountains

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Glasshouse Grind
Glasshouse Plantation
Lookout Cafe
Wild Horse Coffee

Train Stations in Glass House Mountains

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Glass House Mountains

Gas Stations in Glass House Mountains

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Shell

Breweries in Glass House Mountains

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery
Your Mates

Stadiums & Teams in Glass House Mountains

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Airports Near Glass House Mountains

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
RAAF Base AmberleyMedium Airport
Brisbane Archerfield AirportSmall Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Crowley Vale private airfieldSmall Airport
Donnybrook AirstripSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Dunwich AirportSRRSmall Airport
Gatton AirparkSmall Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Kooringal AirstripSmall Airport
Landsborough AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Redcliffe AirportSmall Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)Small Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Glass House Mountains

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Glass House Mountains

Treatment Centers in Glass House Mountains

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Lives Lived Well

Churches & Religious Organizations in Glass House Mountains

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lutheran Calvary Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glass House Mountains

What is the population of Glass House Mountains?

Glass House Mountains has a population of 4,998 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Glass House Mountains expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,978, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Glass House Mountains?

Glass House Mountains enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.4 inches.

How is the job market in Glass House Mountains?

Glass House Mountains has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $480. There are 475 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Glass House Mountains?

The median home value in Glass House Mountains is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 83.6%.

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