State Guide · QLD
Queensland.
From Brisbane's river city energy to the Gold Coast's surf and skyline, the Sunshine Coast's beach towns and tropical Cairns at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef — Queensland spans some of Australia's most varied rental markets.
- Population
- 5.1M
- Median weekly rent
- $375
- Areas profiled
- 11
- Suburbs
- 538
ABS 2021 Census
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The places we've profiled in Queensland — from the capital to the coast and beyond.
Queensland — frequently asked questions.
How many suburbs does Suburb Hunt cover in Queensland?
All 538 Queensland SA2 suburbs — across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Townsville and eight other profiled areas — sourced from the 2021 ABS Census.
What's the median rent across Queensland?
$375 a week, population-weighted across all 538 profiled Queensland suburbs (2021 Census).
Which part of Queensland has the highest rent?
The Gold Coast, at $461/week median — the highest of the ten Queensland cities Suburb Hunt tracks, ahead of Brisbane's $425.
Which part of Queensland is most affordable to rent in?
Regional QLD, at $270/week median — the lowest of the areas Suburb Hunt tracks across the state.
Where does this Queensland data come from?
Every figure — population, rent, renter share — comes from the ABS 2021 Census at SA2 geography. No estimates, no resold data.
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