Average rent in Ayr, QLD — 2026

Ayr is part of the Burdekin council area and sits 1047km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 8,987 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $230/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 30% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$230/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
8,987

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Brisbane
1047 km
Households renting
30%
Separate houses
83%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Burdekin

Renting in Ayr

Ayr comes in cheaper than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $230/week, around 36% below the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 65% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 30% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (83%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 8,987, median age 44, and the most common occupation category is Labourers. 10% of residents were born overseas. At 1047km from Brisbane, Ayr typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Ayr?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Ayr, QLD was $230. 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 Ayr rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Ayr sat at $230 — 36% below the state average. The suburb is 1047km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (83% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Ayr have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Ayr's $230/week (ABS 2021) include Charters Towers, Clermont, Millmerran. Babinda, Granville, Southern Downs - East 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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