Average rent in Cleveland, QLD2026

Cleveland is part of the Redland council area and sits 25km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 15,851 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 29% 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
15,851

ABS 2021

Median age
51
Distance to Brisbane
25 km
Households renting
29%
Separate houses
60%
Flats / apartments
20%
Born overseas
29%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Redland

Renting in Cleveland

Cleveland commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $400/week — about 11% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (67% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (60%). 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 15,851, the median age is 51, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Cleveland is 25km 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 Cleveland?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Cleveland, QLD was $400. 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 Cleveland rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Cleveland came in at $400 — 11% above. Cleveland sits 25km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 60% separate houses and 20% flats).
Which suburbs near Cleveland have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Cleveland's $400/week (ABS 2021) include Glass House Mountains, Sherwood, Alderley. Scarborough - Newport, Coolangatta, Oxley (Qld) 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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