Average rent in Coombabah, QLD2026

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

ABS 2021

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Coombabah?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Coombabah, QLD was $415. 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 Coombabah rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Coombabah came in at $415 — 16% above. Coombabah sits 60km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 49% separate houses and 5% flats).
Which suburbs near Coombabah have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Coombabah's $415/week (ABS 2021) include Wynnum West - Hemmant, Stafford Heights, Riverhills. Everton Park, Geebung, Springfield Lakes 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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