Average rent in Coombabah, QLD — 2026
Coombabah sits in the Gold Coast local government area, 60km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 10,298 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $415/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 28% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$415/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 10,298
- Median age
- 51
- Distance to Brisbane
- 60 km
- Households renting
- 28%
- Separate houses
- 49%
- Flats / apartments
- 5%
- Born overseas
- 32%
- Top occupation
- Technicians and Trades Workers
- LGA
- Gold Coast
ABS 2021
Renting in Coombabah
Coombabah commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $415/week — about 16% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (69% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (49%). 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 10,298, the median age is 51, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. Coombabah is 60km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.
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