Fig Tree Pocket, QLD 4767
A well-connected Brisbane pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- City fringe
- $590/wk Median
- 13.2% Renters
Fig Tree Pocket Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 4.3k
- Median age
- 40
- Median weekly rent
- $590
- To the CBD
- 8.8km
- Walkability
- 8.1
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Fig Tree Pocket Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Schools & Families
A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Renters land in Fig Tree Pocket for the balance it strikes — close enough to Brisbane's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 13.2% of the suburb's 4,345 residents rent.
Around Fig Tree Pocket
Fig Tree Pocket Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Fig Tree Pocket Green
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Fig Tree Pocket
Listing data is temporarily unavailable for Fig Tree Pocket / We're working on it — in the meantime, set up an alert and we'll notify you as soon as it's back.
Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Fig Tree Pocket
Real questions renters ask before moving to Fig Tree Pocket.
How much does it cost to rent in Fig Tree Pocket?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Fig Tree Pocket is $590. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $590 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Fig Tree Pocket walkable?
Fig Tree Pocket carries a walkability score of 8.1/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
Is Fig Tree Pocket a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Fig Tree Pocket has a 13.2% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Fig Tree Pocket family-friendly for renters?
Fig Tree Pocket has around 5 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $590/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Brisbane.
Not sure Fig Tree Pocket is right for you?
Take the 2-minute quiz and we'll match you to your top three Brisbane suburbs — by lifestyle, budget and commute.
Take the quiz →