Average rent in Cannon Hill, QLD2026

Cannon Hill is part of the Brisbane council area and sits 7km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 6,930 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $450/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 39% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$450/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,930

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Brisbane
7 km
Households renting
39%
Separate houses
63%
Flats / apartments
20%
Born overseas
26%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Cannon Hill

Cannon Hill 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 (59% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (63%). 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 6,930, the median age is 34, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Cannon Hill is 7km 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 Cannon Hill?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Cannon Hill, QLD was $450. 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 Cannon Hill rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Cannon Hill sat at $450 — 25% above the state average. The suburb is 7km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (63% separate houses, 20% flats here).
Which suburbs near Cannon Hill have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Cannon Hill's $450/week (ABS 2021): Palm Beach, Oxenford - Maudsland, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton. On the higher end, you've got Reedy Creek - Andrews, The Hills District, Chermside West. 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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