New Farm, QLD 4139
A well-connected Brisbane pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $405/wk Median
- 53.6% Renters
New Farm Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 12.5k
- Median age
- 39
- Median weekly rent
- $405
- To the CBD
- 2.1km
- Walkability
- 9.7
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
New Farm Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in New Farm for the balance it strikes — close enough to Brisbane's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 53.6% of the suburb's 12,454 residents rent.
Around New Farm
New Farm Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
New Farm Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in New Farm
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in New Farm
Real questions renters ask before moving to New Farm.
What's the community like in New Farm?
New Farm has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 12,454, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
Is New Farm family-friendly for renters?
New Farm has around 7 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $405/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Brisbane.
Is New Farm a good suburb for renters?
Yes. New Farm has a 53.6% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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