Average rent in Coolangatta, QLD — 2026

Coolangatta sits in the Gold Coast local government area, 92km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 6,491 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $405/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 41% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$405/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,491

ABS 2021

Median age
50
Distance to Brisbane
92 km
Households renting
41%
Separate houses
13%
Flats / apartments
77%
Born overseas
21%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Gold Coast

Renting in Coolangatta

Coolangatta sits well above the Queensland median, with the typical renter paying $405/week — that's 13% over the state-wide $359/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 41%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (77%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Brisbane. About 21% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 92km from the Brisbane CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Coolangatta?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Coolangatta, QLD was $405. 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 Coolangatta rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Coolangatta sat at $405 — 13% above the state average. The suburb is 92km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (13% separate houses, 77% flats here).
Which suburbs near Coolangatta have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Coolangatta's $405/week (ABS 2021) include Sunnybank, Alexandra Hills, Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland. Highfields, Riverhills, Stafford Heights 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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