Average rent in Browns Plains, QLD — 2026

Browns Plains runs close to the Queensland median rent of $359/week, with renters paying around $350/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Browns Plains from the state norm is its renter density — 46% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 81% separate houses and 3% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 8,161, the median age is 32, and the most common occupation is Machinery Operators and Drivers. 34% of residents were born overseas. At 22km from Brisbane, Browns Plains typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.