Glenview
Household incomes in Glenview sit at the 84.2nd percentile nationally, yet the suburb holds a population of only 1,396 across 18.59 square kilometres on the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The combination of high earnings and low density shows up throughout: 96% of dwellings are separate houses, 67.2% have four or more bedrooms, and just 9.7% of residents rent, well below state and national averages. The median age of 42 is 2 years above the national figure, and 78.6% of residents lived at the same address 5 years prior, signalling a stable, owner-occupier community that does not turn over quickly.
Population
1,396
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,216/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
8
Median House
$585K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price is $585,000, estimated from 2025 rental data, at a level that sits meaningfully below comparable Sunshine Coast hinterland suburbs given the household income at the 84.2nd percentile nationally. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.6% is below the 30% stress threshold, leaving buyers with reasonable headroom. The overwhelming majority of stock, 96%, is separate houses, with 67.2% having four or more bedrooms, so buyers seeking a large family home on a generous block have genuine choice. Only 54% of households carry a mortgage while 36.3% own outright, indicating many established owners are already debt-free.
For Buyers
The median house price is $585,000, estimated from 2025 rental data, at a level that sits meaningfully below comparable Sunshine Coast hinterland suburbs given the household income at the 84.2nd percentile nationally. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,167, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.6% is below the 30% stress threshold, leaving buyers with reasonable headroom. The overwhelming majority of stock, 96%, is separate houses, with 67.2% having four or more bedrooms, so buyers seeking a large family home on a generous block have genuine choice. Only 54% of households carry a mortgage while 36.3% own outright, indicating many established owners are already debt-free.
For Investors
Rental demand in Glenview is thin: only 9.7% of households rent, compared to national averages above 30%, which limits the tenant pool substantially. Weekly rent sits at $455, and against the $585,000 estimated median the gross yield is roughly 4.0%, moderate but achieved against a low-renter base that creates vacancy risk. The current vacancy rate of 5.9% is elevated compared to the sub-2% figure considered tight in most markets. Development activity is low at 8 applications in the past 12 months, reflecting a suburb where land and infrastructure change slowly. The stable resident base, with 78.6% staying put, supports values but limits rental churn.
Development Activity
Total DAs
21
Last 12 Months
8
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+166.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Glenview iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Glenview State School
Prep-6 · 251 students
Demographics
Glenview skews older and more Anglo-Celtic than the national average. The median age of 42 is 2 years above national, and the top ancestries are English (644 residents), Scottish (192), Irish (164) and German (92). Overseas-born residents make up 15.7%, which is 5.9 percentage points below the national figure. University qualifications are at 23.5%, some 6.6 points below national, consistent with a workforce concentrated in trades and healthcare rather than white-collar professions. Average household size of 3.2 is 0.7 above national, reflecting 496 couple-with-children families versus just 265 couples without children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
96.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
3.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership dominates the housing picture: 36.3% of households own outright and 54% carry a mortgage, leaving just 9.7% renting, far below national levels. The stock is almost entirely separate houses at 96%, with apartments at only 3.2%. Four-or-more bedroom dwellings make up 67.2% of all homes, the highest size band by a wide margin, reflecting the family-centred profile with an average household size of 3.2. Three-bedroom dwellings account for 24% and two-bedroom for just 5%. The median house price is estimated at $585,000 from 2025 rental data, with weekly rent at $455. Mortgage-to-income at 22.6% and rent-to-income at 20.5% are both comfortably below the 30% stress threshold.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$455
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$803
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.9%
Unoccupied
26
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.9%
Couples, no children
1,212
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads the local employment base at 21.8% of workers (105 people), followed by Construction at 20.4% (98), a pairing that links the ageing household profile to the region's building activity. Education accounts for 8.7%, Retail 6.2% and Finance 4.4%. By occupation, Professionals and Managers each count around 107 to 122 workers. The unemployment rate is 4.7% against a participation rate of 63.2%, with 304 residents not in the labour force, likely because the median age of 42 is 2 years above national. Full-time workers make up 60.5% of the employed.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.5%
Part-time
34.8%
Participation
63.2%
Employed
683
Occupations
Top Industries
University
23.5%
Postgraduate
4.6%
Born Overseas
15.7%
Dwellings
400
Transport to Work
Car dependency is near-total: 92.1% drive to work and only 1.1% use public transport, a direct consequence of the hinterland location without rail access. The volunteering rate of 15.8% is solid for a community of 1,396 people. Housing costs sit well below stress thresholds: rent-to-income at 20.5% and mortgage-to-income at 22.6% are both lower than the 30% benchmark, because incomes rank at the 84.2nd percentile nationally. Need-for-assistance covers 68 residents or 5.1%. No schools are recorded within the Glenview boundary, so families rely on institutions in nearby Sunshine Coast centres.
Drive
92.1%
Public Transport
1.1%
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Glenview compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glenview a good suburb to live in?
Glenview suits families and owner-occupiers seeking a large-lot, low-density lifestyle. Household incomes sit at the 84.2nd percentile nationally, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.6% is below the stress threshold. Car dependency is high at 92.1% of commuters driving, as there are few public transport options in this hinterland location.
What is the median house price in Glenview?
The median house price is approximately $585,000, estimated from 2025 rental market data. Weekly rent averages $455 and monthly mortgage repayments run around $2,167. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.6% is well below the 30% stress threshold given household incomes at the 84.2nd percentile nationally.
What schools are in Glenview?
No schools are recorded within the Glenview suburb boundary in this dataset. Families typically travel to nearby Sunshine Coast centres such as Caloundra or Landsborough for schooling. University qualifications are held by 23.5% of residents, which is 6.6 percentage points below the national average.
Is Glenview safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Glenview in this dataset. As contextual indicators, the suburb has low renter turnover (only 9.7% renting), a stable resident base with 78.6% remaining at the same address over 5 years, and a volunteering rate of 15.8%, all consistent with a settled, low-transience community.
Is Glenview good for property investment?
The investment case is mixed. Weekly rent of $455 against an estimated $585,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.0%, reasonable but achieved in a market where only 9.7% of households rent. The 5.9% vacancy rate is elevated compared to tight markets below 2%, and with just 8 development applications in 12 months, the suburb grows slowly.
How is Glenview's population changing?
Glenview has 1,396 residents across 18.59 square kilometres, giving a low density of 75.1 people per km2. No forward forecast is available in the data. The suburb is stable rather than fast-growing: 78.6% of residents stayed at the same address over 5 years, and only 8 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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