Average rent in Aurukun, QLD — 2026

Aurukun comes in below the Queensland median, with renters typically paying $125/week — about 65% under the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 92% of households here rent, well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. Lower-than-median rent paired with a renter majority typically means a faster-moving rental market: more frequent turnover and more places coming up for rent at any given time. Housing breaks down as 91% separate houses and 2% flats. Population is 1,101, median age 29, and the most common occupation is Community and Personal Service Workers. 2% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 1934km from Brisbane. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.