City Guide · Regional QLD, QLD
The best suburbs to rent in Regional QLD.
Regional QLD offers regional Queensland living without cutting Regional QLD off from the essentials — more space, a stronger local community feel, and rent that's noticeably kinder to the budget than the capital. 94 suburbs profiled, all from the 2021 ABS Census.
- Population
- 617.6k
- Median weekly rent
- $270
- Renters
- 32.7%
- Suburbs
- 94
ABS 2021 Census
What the data shows about renting in Regional QLD
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links Regional QLD to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Arts & Culture
A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Suburbs in Regional QLD
Agnes Water - Miriam Vale
Agnes Water - Miriam Vale — median rent $275/wk, 15.7% renters, population 6,807.
Airlie - Whitsundays
Airlie - Whitsundays — median rent $370/wk, 40.2% renters, population 14,523.
Andergrove - Beaconsfield
Andergrove - Beaconsfield — median rent $350/wk, 30.3% renters, population 15,824.
Aurukun
Aurukun — median rent $125/wk, 92.4% renters, population 1,101.
Balonne
Balonne — median rent $200/wk, 33.6% renters, population 4,320.
Banana
Banana — median rent $200/wk, 24.4% renters, population 8,817.
Barcaldine - Blackall
Barcaldine - Blackall — median rent $157/wk, 26.3% renters, population 4,749.
Berserker
Berserker — median rent $260/wk, 41.9% renters, population 7,024.
Biloela
Biloela — median rent $260/wk, 38.7% renters, population 5,694.
Bouldercombe
Bouldercombe — median rent $250/wk, 12.1% renters, population 1,948.
Bowen
Bowen — median rent $270/wk, 39.6% renters, population 9,874.
Boyne Island - Tannum Sands
Boyne Island - Tannum Sands — median rent $300/wk, 31.2% renters, population 10,063.
Broadsound - Nebo
Broadsound - Nebo — median rent $80/wk, 52.0% renters, population 8,730.
Cape York
Cape York — median rent $130/wk, 51.9% renters, population 7,803.
Carpentaria
Carpentaria — median rent $125/wk, 64.3% renters, population 4,921.
Central Highlands - East
Central Highlands - East — median rent $150/wk, 57.3% renters, population 7,156.
Central Highlands - West
Central Highlands - West — median rent $120/wk, 25.4% renters, population 7,616.
Charleville
Charleville — median rent $170/wk, 29.3% renters, population 3,971.
Chinchilla
Chinchilla — median rent $250/wk, 37.8% renters, population 8,775.
Clermont
Clermont — median rent $220/wk, 35.2% renters, population 3,893.
Clifton - Greenmount
Clifton - Greenmount — median rent $250/wk, 16.7% renters, population 5,109.
Clinton - New Auckland
Clinton - New Auckland — median rent $295/wk, 40.3% renters, population 14,161.
Collinsville
Collinsville — median rent $215/wk, 25.0% renters, population 3,898.
Crows Nest - Rosalie
Crows Nest - Rosalie — median rent $250/wk, 17.9% renters, population 9,175.
Croydon - Etheridge
Croydon - Etheridge — median rent $155/wk, 19.9% renters, population 981.
East Mackay
East Mackay — median rent $320/wk, 37.2% renters, population 3,756.
Eimeo - Rural View
Eimeo - Rural View — median rent $400/wk, 35.5% renters, population 13,495.
Emerald
Emerald — median rent $300/wk, 44.7% renters, population 14,089.
Emu Park
Emu Park — median rent $350/wk, 27.1% renters, population 5,798.
Far Central West
Far Central West — median rent $140/wk, 33.0% renters, population 2,156.
Far South West
Far South West — median rent $130/wk, 33.8% renters, population 2,713.
Frenchville - Mount Archer
Frenchville - Mount Archer — median rent $300/wk, 25.5% renters, population 9,059.
Gladstone
Gladstone — median rent $230/wk, 53.3% renters, population 6,174.
Gladstone Hinterland
Gladstone Hinterland — median rent $290/wk, 19.1% renters, population 11,529.
Glenlee - Rockyview
Glenlee - Rockyview — median rent $350/wk, 5.4% renters, population 5,224.
Goondiwindi
Goondiwindi — median rent $295/wk, 35.5% renters, population 6,230.
Gracemere
Gracemere — median rent $340/wk, 38.6% renters, population 12,379.
Inglewood - Waggamba
Inglewood - Waggamba — median rent $200/wk, 24.7% renters, population 4,065.
Jondaryan
Jondaryan — median rent $260/wk, 29.3% renters, population 7,662.
Kin Kora - Sun Valley
Kin Kora - Sun Valley — median rent $273/wk, 28.0% renters, population 3,533.
Kowanyama - Pormpuraaw
Kowanyama - Pormpuraaw — median rent $118/wk, 84.4% renters, population 1,691.
Lakes Creek
Lakes Creek — median rent $260/wk, 34.3% renters, population 4,880.
Longreach
Longreach — median rent $200/wk, 35.5% renters, population 3,647.
Mackay
Mackay — median rent $270/wk, 64.5% renters, population 4,026.
Mackay Harbour
Mackay Harbour — median rent $510/wk, 38.9% renters, population 615.
Miles - Wandoan
Miles - Wandoan — median rent $200/wk, 35.2% renters, population 4,180.
Millmerran
Millmerran — median rent $220/wk, 25.5% renters, population 3,223.
Moranbah
Moranbah — median rent $111/wk, 67.9% renters, population 9,425.
Mount Isa
Mount Isa — median rent $275/wk, 45.6% renters, population 18,317.
Mount Isa Surrounds
Mount Isa Surrounds — median rent $206/wk, 42.1% renters, population 4,044.
Mount Morgan
Mount Morgan — median rent $200/wk, 21.0% renters, population 2,945.
Mount Pleasant - Glenella
Mount Pleasant - Glenella — median rent $400/wk, 19.3% renters, population 11,558.
Norman Gardens
Norman Gardens — median rent $300/wk, 28.1% renters, population 10,709.
North Mackay
North Mackay — median rent $300/wk, 36.5% renters, population 6,283.
Northern Highlands
Northern Highlands — median rent $150/wk, 27.6% renters, population 3,095.
Northern Peninsula
Northern Peninsula — median rent $120/wk, 90.6% renters, population 2,781.
Ooralea - Bakers Creek
Ooralea - Bakers Creek — median rent $410/wk, 25.7% renters, population 5,941.
Park Avenue
Park Avenue — median rent $260/wk, 32.8% renters, population 5,292.
Parkhurst - Kawana
Parkhurst - Kawana — median rent $280/wk, 33.6% renters, population 7,477.
Pioneer Valley
Pioneer Valley — median rent $350/wk, 17.7% renters, population 8,897.
Pittsworth
Pittsworth — median rent $270/wk, 24.2% renters, population 5,791.
Proserpine
Proserpine — median rent $276/wk, 21.7% renters, population 8,858.
Rockhampton - West
Rockhampton - West — median rent $265/wk, 32.0% renters, population 5,903.
Rockhampton City
Rockhampton City — median rent $250/wk, 43.9% renters, population 3,364.
Rockhampton Surrounds - East
Rockhampton Surrounds - East — median rent $280/wk, 8.1% renters, population 3,507.
Rockhampton Surrounds - North
Rockhampton Surrounds - North — median rent $300/wk, 8.8% renters, population 4,598.
Rockhampton Surrounds - West
Rockhampton Surrounds - West — median rent $300/wk, 9.2% renters, population 3,002.
Roma
Roma — median rent $250/wk, 45.4% renters, population 6,838.
Roma Surrounds
Roma Surrounds — median rent $155/wk, 18.6% renters, population 5,989.
Sarina
Sarina — median rent $300/wk, 21.8% renters, population 11,822.
Seaforth - Calen
Seaforth - Calen — median rent $250/wk, 12.5% renters, population 8,181.
Shoal Point - Bucasia
Shoal Point - Bucasia — median rent $380/wk, 29.7% renters, population 6,084.
Slade Point
Slade Point — median rent $300/wk, 30.5% renters, population 3,455.
South Mackay
South Mackay — median rent $290/wk, 37.7% renters, population 6,918.
Southern Downs - East
Southern Downs - East — median rent $240/wk, 14.8% renters, population 4,360.
Southern Downs - West
Southern Downs - West — median rent $250/wk, 15.2% renters, population 4,991.
Stanthorpe
Stanthorpe — median rent $250/wk, 30.4% renters, population 5,286.
Stanthorpe Surrounds
Stanthorpe Surrounds — median rent $240/wk, 16.5% renters, population 6,247.
Tablelands
Tablelands — median rent $230/wk, 18.0% renters, population 6,204.
Tara
Tara — median rent $180/wk, 19.8% renters, population 3,851.
Telina - Toolooa
Telina - Toolooa — median rent $300/wk, 35.4% renters, population 6,387.
The Range - Allenstown
The Range - Allenstown — median rent $280/wk, 35.1% renters, population 7,989.
Torres
Torres — median rent $200/wk, 70.2% renters, population 3,421.
Torres Strait Islands
Torres Strait Islands — median rent $130/wk, 89.4% renters, population 4,124.
Walkerston - Eton
Walkerston - Eton — median rent $330/wk, 17.1% renters, population 8,457.
Wambo
Wambo — median rent $250/wk, 31.3% renters, population 17,015.
Warwick
Warwick — median rent $265/wk, 32.3% renters, population 15,525.
Weipa
Weipa — median rent $500/wk, 58.4% renters, population 4,097.
West Gladstone
West Gladstone — median rent $230/wk, 44.0% renters, population 4,832.
West Mackay
West Mackay — median rent $320/wk, 34.1% renters, population 6,364.
Yeppoon
Yeppoon — median rent $350/wk, 27.4% renters, population 20,244.
Regional QLD rental FAQs
Real questions renters ask about Regional QLD as a whole.
How many suburbs does Suburb Hunt cover in Regional QLD?
94 real Regional QLD SA2 suburbs, from the centre to the outer growth areas — every one with a population of 50 or more, sourced from the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Regional QLD a good place to rent?
It depends heavily on which part of Regional QLD — that's the whole premise of comparing at the suburb level rather than the city level. Regional QLD spans a wide range of price points and lifestyles across its 94 profiled suburbs, from 32.7% renter-share inner areas to quieter, more owner-occupied outer suburbs.
What's the median rent in Regional QLD?
$270 a week, population-weighted across all 94 profiled Regional QLD suburbs (2021 Census).
Where is it cheapest to rent in Regional QLD?
Rent varies meaningfully across Regional QLD's 94 suburbs — the outer and growth-corridor areas consistently come in well under the Regional QLD-wide median of $270/week, while the inner and lifestyle-premium pockets sit well above it.
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