Average rent in Chapel Hill, QLD2026

Chapel Hill sits in the Brisbane local government area, 8km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 10,731 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $555/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 14% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$555/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,731

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Brisbane
8 km
Households renting
14%
Separate houses
97%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
36%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $555/week — about 55% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (85% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (97%). 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 10,731, the median age is 42, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Chapel Hill is 8km 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 Chapel Hill?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Chapel Hill, QLD was $555. 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 Chapel Hill rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Chapel Hill sat at $555 — 55% above the state average. The suburb is 8km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (97% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Chapel Hill have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Chapel Hill's $555/week (ABS 2021): Noosa Heads, Westlake, Hope Island. On the higher end, you've got Benowa, Fig Tree Pocket, Broadbeach Waters. 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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