Average rent in Ashgrove, QLD2026

Ashgrove is part of the Brisbane council area and sits 5km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 13,716 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $440/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 27% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
13,716

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Brisbane
5 km
Households renting
27%
Separate houses
77%
Flats / apartments
20%
Born overseas
20%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Ashgrove

Ashgrove commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $440/week — about 23% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (71% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (77%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 13,716, the median age is 38, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Ashgrove is 5km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Ashgrove?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Ashgrove, QLD was $440. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Ashgrove rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Ashgrove came in at $440 — 23% above. Ashgrove sits 5km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 77% separate houses and 20% flats).
Which suburbs near Ashgrove have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Ashgrove's $440/week (ABS 2021) include Marcoola - Mudjimba, Manly West, Southport - South. Palm Beach, Oxenford - Maudsland, Parkinson - Drewvale sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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