Average rent in Bouldercombe, QLD2026

Bouldercombe is part of the Rockhampton council area and sits 489km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 1,948 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $250/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 12% 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
1,948

ABS 2021

Median age
46
Distance to Brisbane
489 km
Households renting
12%
Separate houses
98%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
5%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Rockhampton

Renting in Bouldercombe

Bouldercombe sits below the Queensland median, with the typical renter paying $250/week — 30% less than the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 82% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 12% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (98%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 1,948, the median age is 46, and the most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers. 5% of residents were born overseas. Bouldercombe is 489km from Brisbane, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Bouldercombe?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Bouldercombe, QLD was $250. 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 Bouldercombe rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Bouldercombe sat at $250 — 30% below the state average. The suburb is 489km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (98% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Bouldercombe have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Bouldercombe's $250/week (ABS 2021): Babinda, Granville, Southern Downs - East. On the higher end, you've got Maryborough (Qld), Manunda, Berserker. 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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