Average rent in Brighton (Qld), QLD2026

Brighton (Qld) is part of the Brisbane council area and sits 20km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 9,664 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 20% 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
9,664

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Brisbane
20 km
Households renting
20%
Separate houses
90%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
18%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Brighton (Qld)

Brighton (Qld) is one of the more expensive parts of Queensland to rent in — the typical renter pays $400/week, around 11% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 76% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (90%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 20km from Brisbane, with a population of around 9,664 and a median age of 42. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Brighton (Qld)?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Brighton (Qld), QLD was $400. 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 Brighton (Qld) rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Brighton (Qld) came in at $400 — 11% above. Brighton (Qld) sits 20km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 90% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Brighton (Qld) have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Brighton (Qld)'s $400/week (ABS 2021) include Glass House Mountains, Sherwood, Alderley. Scarborough - Newport, Coolangatta, Oxley (Qld) 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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