Average rent in Biggera Waters, QLD — 2026

Biggera Waters sits in the Gold Coast local government area, 63km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 9,973 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $430/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 47% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$430/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,973

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Brisbane
63 km
Households renting
47%
Separate houses
20%
Flats / apartments
60%
Born overseas
36%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Gold Coast

Renting in Biggera Waters

Renting in Biggera Waters costs more than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $430/week, which is 20% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (47%) living mostly in flats and apartments (60%), which fits the inner-Brisbane pattern. About 36% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Biggera Waters is 63km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Biggera Waters?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Biggera Waters, QLD was $430. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Biggera Waters rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Biggera Waters sat at $430 — 20% above the state average. The suburb is 63km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (20% separate houses, 60% flats here).
Which suburbs near Biggera Waters have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Biggera Waters's $430/week (ABS 2021) include Cornubia - Carbrook, Everton Park, Geebung. Manly West, Marcoola - Mudjimba, Southport - South 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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