Average rent in Carseldine, QLD2026

Carseldine sits in the Brisbane local government area, 14km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 9,844 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $440/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 30% 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
9,844

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Brisbane
14 km
Households renting
30%
Separate houses
68%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
32%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Carseldine

Carseldine commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $440/week — about 23% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (66% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (68%). 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 9,844, the median age is 41, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Carseldine is 14km 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 Carseldine?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Carseldine, QLD was $440. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Carseldine rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Carseldine came in at $440 — 23% above. Carseldine sits 14km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 68% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Carseldine have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Carseldine's $440/week (ABS 2021) include Marcoola - Mudjimba, Manly West, Southport - South. Palm Beach, Oxenford - Maudsland, Parkinson - Drewvale 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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