Average rent in Cape York, QLD — 2026

Cape York comes in below the Queensland median, with renters typically paying $130/week — about 64% under the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 52% of households here rent, well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. Lower-than-median rent paired with a renter majority typically means a faster-moving rental market: more frequent turnover and more places coming up for rent at any given time. Housing breaks down as 85% separate houses and 2% flats. Population is 7,803, median age 35, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 9% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 1866km from Brisbane. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.