Average rent in Brinsmead, QLD2026

Brinsmead sits in the Cairns local government area, 1395km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 5,537 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $450/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 20% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$450/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,537

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Brisbane
1395 km
Households renting
20%
Separate houses
97%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
21%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Cairns

Renting in Brinsmead

Brinsmead commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $450/week — about 25% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (78% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (97%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 5,537, the median age is 39, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Brinsmead is 1395km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Brinsmead?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Brinsmead, QLD was $450. 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 Brinsmead rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Brinsmead sat at $450 — 25% above the state average. The suburb is 1395km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (97% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Brinsmead have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Brinsmead's $450/week (ABS 2021) include Palm Beach, Oxenford - Maudsland, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton. Reedy Creek - Andrews, The Hills District, Chermside West 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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