Average rent in Clear Island Waters, QLD2026

Clear Island Waters is part of the Gold Coast council area and sits 74km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 4,395 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $540/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 20% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,395

ABS 2021

Median age
50
Distance to Brisbane
74 km
Households renting
20%
Separate houses
63%
Flats / apartments
11%
Born overseas
38%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Gold Coast

Renting in Clear Island Waters

Clear Island Waters commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $540/week — about 50% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (75% 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 4,395, the median age is 50, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Clear Island Waters is 74km 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 Clear Island Waters?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Clear Island Waters, QLD was $540. 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 Clear Island Waters rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Clear Island Waters came in at $540 — 50% above. Clear Island Waters sits 74km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 63% separate houses and 11% flats).
Which suburbs near Clear Island Waters have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Clear Island Waters's $540/week (ABS 2021): Parkwood, Carindale, Peregian Springs. On the higher end, you've got Westlake, Noosa Heads, Hope Island. 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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