Average rent in Caloundra West - Baringa, QLD — 2026

Caloundra West - Baringa is part of the Sunshine Coast council area and sits 73km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 15,707 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $480/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 33% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$480/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
15,707

ABS 2021

Median age
33
Distance to Brisbane
73 km
Households renting
33%
Separate houses
86%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
23%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Sunshine Coast

Renting in Caloundra West - Baringa

Caloundra West - Baringa commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $480/week — about 34% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (65% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (86%). 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 15,707, the median age is 33, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Caloundra West - Baringa is 73km 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 Caloundra West - Baringa?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Caloundra West - Baringa, QLD was $480. 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 West - Baringa rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Caloundra West - Baringa sat at $480 — 34% above the state average. The suburb is 73km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (86% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Caloundra West - Baringa have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Caloundra West - Baringa's $480/week (ABS 2021): Sheldon - Mount Cotton, Redland Bay, Arundel. On the higher end, you've got Varsity Lakes, Chelmer - Graceville, The Gap. 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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