Southern Downs - East, QLD 4007
Room to breathe, on Queensland's regional rental market.
- Regional lifestyle
- $240/wk Median
- 14.8% Renters
Southern Downs - East Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 4.4k
- Median age
- 51
- Median weekly rent
- $240
- To the CBD
- 112km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Southern Downs - East Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
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.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
Southern Downs - East is a regional Queensland community of 4,360 residents, with 14.8% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $240 — noticeably kinder to the budget than Queensland's capital. It's the kind of close-knit town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Southern Downs - East
Southern Downs - East Railway Precinct
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Southern Downs - East Main Street
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in Southern Downs - East
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Southern Downs - East
Real questions renters ask before moving to Southern Downs - East.
Is Southern Downs - East walkable?
Southern Downs - East carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
How far is Southern Downs - East from Queensland's capital?
Southern Downs - East is approximately 112km from Queensland's capital city. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 122-137 minutes.
What's the community like in Southern Downs - East?
Locals describe Southern Downs - East as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 4,360, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
Is Southern Downs - East a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Southern Downs - East has a 14.8% 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.
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