# Glass House

State Electorate · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Greater Brisbane

Area: 1,767 km²

A typical resident in Glass House is 45, making this community noticeably older than the state and national average. It is a spacious, car-dependent area where most people live in large, detached houses. The population has grown by 14% since 2011, though it has seen a significant rise in the number of seniors. This shift is reflected in a community that is increasingly older, with a strong trend toward home ownership and a very low proportion of renters.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is aging rapidly, with the typical age rising by 8 years since 2011 to 45. Seniors now make up 21.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure, while the proportion of children has fallen.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 49,865 | +14.1% since 2011 |
| Median age | 45 yrs | +21.6% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 3.5% | +179.8% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 21.5% | +105.7% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.8% | -25.9% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 12.4% | +47.8% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 29.0%, Young adults (25–44) 22.6%, Seniors (65+) 21.5%, Children (0–14) 16.8%, Youth (15–24) 10.2%

**Marital status** — Married 51.5%, Never married 30.5%, Divorced 9.9%, Widowed 4.5%, Separated 3.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 16.2% | -5.9% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 77.8%, England 5.2%, New Zealand 3.3%, South Africa 0.7%, Philippines 0.3%, Italy 0.2%, India 0.2%, Vietnam 0.1%, China 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 44.0%, Australian 37.9%, Irish 11.8%, Scottish 11.5%, German 7.0%, Italian 2.3%, Dutch 2.1%, Chinese 0.8%, Filipino 0.5%, Indian 0.4%, Greek 0.3%, Vietnamese 0.1%

## Language

Language diversity is very low, with only 3.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far below the national figure, and the proportion has fallen slightly since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 3.8% | -23.3% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.3% | -47.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 87.7%, Mandarin 0.2%, Italian 0.2%, Vietnamese 0.1%, Tagalog 0.1%, Greek 0.0%, Hindi 0.0%, Cantonese 0.0%, Arabic 0.0%, Punjabi 0.0%

## Religion

A large majority of the community identifies as having no religion, at 46.9%. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 22 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 46.9% | +91.4% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 46.9%, Christianity 40.1%, Not stated 11.1%, Buddhism 1.1%, Other religions 0.4%, Hinduism 0.2%, Islam 0.1%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 50.5% of residents completing Year 12. The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has also fallen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 50.5% | -17.2% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 17.7% | -28.0% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.91 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 16 | — |
| School enrolments | 3,956 | — |
| Average school size | 247 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,002 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 50.5%, Year 10 27.2%, Year 9 or below 8.0%, Year 11 7.1%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 35.3%, Bachelor degree 19.4%, Advanced diploma / diploma 16.7%, Postgraduate degree 5.4%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.7%, Certificate I / II 2.2%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 15.8%, Management & commerce 14.1%, Society & culture 11.2%, Health 11.0%, Education 9.2%, Architecture & building 7.1%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.3%, Agriculture & environment 3.4%, Creative arts 3.4%, Natural & physical sciences 2.3%, Information technology 1.6%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,680, which is about the same as the Queensland average. However, personal incomes are a little below the national figure and have fallen slightly since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $715 | -1.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,680 | -5.4% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,877 | -4.9% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 8.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 19.6% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 30.0%, $650–$1,499 27.8%, Under $650 14.1%, $3,000–$3,999 10.2%, $4,000 or more 9.3%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 41.4%, $650–$1,499 30.3%, $1,500–$2,999 14.6%, $3,000 or more 3.1%

## Health & Disability

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 30.4% of people living with a long-term condition. Those needing help with daily activities have also increased to 6.2%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 30.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 9.5% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.2% | +92.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 10.5%, Mental health 9.5%, Other condition 9.1%, Asthma 8.0%, Heart disease 4.9%, Diabetes 4.1%, Cancer 3.7%, Lung condition 2.4%, Stroke 1.0%, Dementia 0.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 58.2%, One condition 20.1%, Two conditions 6.8%, Three or more 3.5%

## Community Participation

Community involvement is high, with more volunteers than usual and a very high proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 16.4% | -32.4% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.0% | +12.2% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 24.9% | -30.5% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 4.7% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 26.8% | +0.4% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household, which is higher than most areas. There are far fewer people living alone and fewer one-parent families compared to the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.7 | -6.9% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 11.8% | +13.4% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 18.2% | +22.1% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 53.9%, Couples without children 33.6%, One-parent families 11.8%, Other families 0.7%

**Household size** — 2 people 39.7%, 1 person 18.2%, 3 people 15.6%, 4 people 14.9%, 5 people 7.2%, 6 or more 4.3%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 96.5% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is very strong, as 40% of homes are owned outright, and renting is far less common than across Australia.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $370 | +12.1% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,900 | -6.1% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 14.0% | -20.2% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 40.0% | +22.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 96.5% | +3.3% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 86.1% | -5.3% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 42.7%, Owned outright 40.0%, Rented 14.0%, Other tenure 1.9%, Not stated 1.4%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 96.5%, Townhouse / semi-detached 1.6%, Other dwelling 0.9%, Flat or apartment 0.6%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 38.6%, 3 bedrooms 36.1%, 5 or more 11.4%, 2 bedrooms 9.5%, 1 bedroom 2.6%, Studio / none 0.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 48.4%, $200–$349 28.5%, $550–$749 9.9%, Under $200 7.1%, $750 or more 1.7%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 37.7%, $1,000–$1,799 28.7%, Under $1,000 14.7%, $3,000 or more 12.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

Cars are essential here, with only 1.1% of people using public transport to get to work. Almost every home has a vehicle, and 16.2% of the workforce now works from home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 1.7% | -49.4% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 16.2% | +200.2% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.1% | -88.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.30 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 34.1 | — |
| Public transport routes | 26 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 59.2%, Worked at home 16.2%, Car (passenger) 3.7%, Walked 2.3%, Train 0.8%, Bus 0.3%, Bicycle 0.2%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 39.8%, 1 vehicle 25.2%, 3 vehicles 18.7%, 4 or more 14.7%, No vehicle 1.7%

## Migration & Movement

The community is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the lowest at this level.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 36.7% | +3.8% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 5.7% | -60.2% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 55.4%. Full-time employment has fallen by 8.4 points since 2011, with many people working in health, construction, and education.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | +5.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 55.4% | -20.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 53.8% | -13.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 14.3%, Construction 13.1%, Education & training 8.4%, Retail trade 8.4%, Accommodation & food 6.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 5.8%, Manufacturing 5.6%, Professional & technical 5.5%, Public administration & safety 5.0%, Transport & warehousing 4.1%, Other services 4.1%, Administrative & support 3.3%, Wholesale trade 2.0%, Mining 2.0%, Finance & insurance 1.8%, Arts & recreation 1.7%, Rental & real estate 1.6%, Electricity, gas & water 1.5%, Media & telecommunications 0.7%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 17.3%, Technicians & trades 16.8%, Managers 13.7%, Clerical & administrative 12.0%, Labourers 11.7%, Community & personal service 11.5%, Sales workers 7.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 7.0%

## Walkability

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 1.5 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 1.6 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 13.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 17.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 5.4% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 17.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 49.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 11.7% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 12.2 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 5 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 9.0% | — |

## Schools serving Glass House

16 schools, 3,956 students, average ICSEA 1,002.

By sector: Government 14, Independent 2

By type: Primary 13, Secondary 2, Combined 1

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Peachester State School | Government | Primary | 7.5 km | 104 |
| Woodford State School | Government | Combined | 11.4 km | 493 |
| Maleny State High School | Government | Secondary | 11.7 km | 647 |
| Maleny State School | Government | Primary | 12.1 km | 409 |
| Glass House Mountains State School | Government | Primary | 14.6 km | 376 |
| The River School | Independent | Primary | 14.7 km | 77 |
| Delaneys Creek State School | Government | Primary | 15.3 km | 288 |
| My Independent School | Independent | Secondary | 16.1 km | 69 |
| Conondale State School | Government | Primary | 17.3 km | 47 |
| Mooloolah State School | Government | Primary | 17.9 km | 230 |

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