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Glass House Mountains sits in the Sunshine Coast hinterland beneath volcanic peaks such as Mount Beerwah and Mount Tibrogargan. The national park and surrounding bushland provide lookouts, walking tracks and popular climbing routes, so outdoor recreation and nature shape everyday life. The small village centre beside the train station has shops, cafes and local services, and housing ranges from small-town homes to rural-residential blocks and hobby farms. Good road and rail links make coastal towns and regional centres accessible.

The community of 5,601 people has a median age of 42 and is weighted towards couple families, with about 83.6% of homes owner-occupied. Local projects and works are underway or planned, including Beerburrum to Nambour rail upgrade works, a proposed Horizons College secondary campus, new courts at the district park, and council placemaking and a regional trail. That mix suits people after a quieter, nature-oriented life with practical transport options; whether it fits you depends on what you want from a suburb.

A median house price of $1,350,000 in Glass House Mountains works out to about 14.9 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, which puts buying well above local incomes.

A house rent of $750 a week would take roughly 43.1% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a large share of income. If you're renting rather than buying, that rent share is the immediate number that matters; the price multiple is the clearest way to see how buying sits against local incomes at the last Census.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

House values in Glass House Mountains climbed 28.8% over the past year, a strong rise in what houses are worth. House rents rose 8.7% over the same period, a solid increase for rental income, and the price growth outpaced rent growth so capital gains have been the more pronounced movement for houses this year. Whether that fits your investment goals and circumstances is for you to weigh up.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.