True annual cost of living in Glass House Mountains, QLD 4518
Living in a house in Glass House Mountains costs about $13,474 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Glass House Mountains sits 32.0 kilometres from Maroochydore CBD. Unit costs come in at $13,004, as lower council rates more than offset the $1,800 body corporate levy. At 32.0km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $6,517 more per year than public transport users.
ATO 91c/km · 32.0km from Maroochydore CBD · 192 days
$6,709
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire High
$2,900
Body corporate
Estimated
$1,800
Total annual running cost
$13,474
($1,123/month)
↑ 19% above Sunshine Coast Council average
SuburbCost affordability score ●○○○○2.7/10 Poor
Cheaper to run than 12% of Sunshine Coast Council suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,135/yr
5,126 kWh
Unit
$1,776/yr
3,845 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Glass House Mountains's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for its electricity network. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Getting around Glass House Mountains
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Glass House Mountains, 1,944 m away, about a 24 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
18
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-08-07. Distances are straight line from that centre, so a specific address can be closer or further. Mapping is contributed and can lag a new opening.
Compare Glass House Mountains with another suburb
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Frequently asked questions about Glass House Mountains
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Glass House Mountains to Maroochydore CBD?
Public transport saves Glass House Mountains residents $6,517 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,709 versus $192 by public transport using Translink's flat 50 cent fare.
What are the council rates in Glass House Mountains?
Glass House Mountains falls under Sunshine Coast Council. The minimum residential general rate for 2026-27 is $1,771 per year for an owner-occupied house. Properties on higher land value pay more. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,771 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Glass House Mountains?
Running a unit in Glass House Mountains costs approximately $13,004 per year by car or $6,487 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,771, water and sewerage $2,094, estimated body corporate levy of $1,800, and contents insurance of $630. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Glass House Mountains close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Glass House Mountains is Glass House Mountains, a train stop about 1,944 m away, about a 24 minute walk. That is measured from the suburb centre, so an individual address can be nearer or further. The commute figure used in the running cost on this page assumes driving, not this service.
What shops and parks are in Glass House Mountains?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Glass House Mountains there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 18 parks. These counts come from OpenStreetMap via Overpass, which is contributed mapping and can lag a recent opening or closure.
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Data sources: Council rates: Sunshine Coast Council 2026-27. Water: Unitywater (Sunshine Coast/Noosa) 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Queensland Globe, QFES. Data updated 2026-07. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.