Average rent in Bundaberg Surrounds - South, QLD2026

Bundaberg Surrounds - South is part of the Bundaberg council area and sits 266km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 10,778 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $275/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 17% 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
10,778

ABS 2021

Median age
53
Distance to Brisbane
266 km
Households renting
17%
Separate houses
93%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
13%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Bundaberg

Renting in Bundaberg Surrounds - South

Bundaberg Surrounds - South sits below the Queensland median, with the typical renter paying $275/week — 23% less than the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 76% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 17% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (93%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 10,778, the median age is 53, and the most common occupation is Labourers. 13% of residents were born overseas. Bundaberg Surrounds - South is 266km 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outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date.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 Bundaberg Surrounds - South?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Bundaberg Surrounds - South, QLD was $275. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Bundaberg Surrounds - South rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Bundaberg Surrounds - South sat at $275 — 23% below the state average. The suburb is 266km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (93% separate houses, 2% flats here).
Which suburbs near Bundaberg Surrounds - South have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Bundaberg Surrounds - South's $275/week (ABS 2021) include Kirwan - East, Kin Kora - Sun Valley, Manoora. Proserpine, Bundaberg North - Gooburrum, Belgian Gardens - Pallarenda 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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