Average rent in Booral - River Heads, QLD2026

Booral - River Heads sits in the Fraser Coast local government area, 235km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 5,775 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $330/week — below the Queensland state median of $359/week. 12% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,775

ABS 2021

Median age
49
Distance to Brisbane
235 km
Households renting
12%
Separate houses
98%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
16%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Fraser Coast

Renting in Booral - River Heads

Booral - River Heads runs roughly with the Queensland state median — renters typically pay $330/week, close to the $359/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (86% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 12% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (98%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 49 and a population around 5,775. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 16% of residents were born overseas. Booral - River Heads is 235km from Brisbane, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Booral - River Heads?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Booral - River Heads, QLD was $330. 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 Booral - River Heads rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Booral - River Heads came in at $330 — 8% below. Booral - River Heads sits 235km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 98% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Booral - River Heads have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Booral - River Heads's $330/week (ABS 2021): Whitfield - Edge Hill, Margate - Woody Point, Camira - Gailes. On the higher end, you've got Redcliffe, Rocklea - Acacia Ridge, Bribie Island. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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