Average rent in Caloundra - Kings Beach, QLD2026

Caloundra - Kings Beach sits in the Sunshine Coast local government area, 75km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 6,973 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $370/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 44% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,973

ABS 2021

Median age
56
Distance to Brisbane
75 km
Households renting
44%
Separate houses
15%
Flats / apartments
69%
Born overseas
22%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Sunshine Coast

Renting in Caloundra - Kings Beach

Caloundra - Kings Beach sits close to the Queensland median, with renters typically paying $370/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 53% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 44% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (15%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 56 and a population of around 6,973. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 22% of residents were born overseas. 75km from Brisbane, Caloundra - Kings Beach is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Caloundra - Kings Beach?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Caloundra - Kings Beach, QLD was $370. 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 Caloundra - Kings Beach rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Caloundra - Kings Beach sat at $370 — 3% above the state average. The suburb is 75km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (15% separate houses, 69% flats here).
Which suburbs near Caloundra - Kings Beach have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Caloundra - Kings Beach's $370/week (ABS 2021): Doolandella, Enoggera, Nambour. On the higher end, you've got Guanaba - Springbrook, Yarrabilba, Kedron - Gordon Park. 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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