Average rent in Cranbrook, QLD2026

Cranbrook sits in the Townsville local government area, 1110km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 5,844 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $293/week — below the Queensland state median of $359/week. 31% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$293/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,844

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Brisbane
1110 km
Households renting
31%
Separate houses
82%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
18%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Townsville

Renting in Cranbrook

Cranbrook comes in cheaper than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $293/week, around 18% below the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 64% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 31% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (82%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 5,844, median age 40, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 18% of residents were born overseas. At 1110km from Brisbane, Cranbrook typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Cranbrook?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Cranbrook, QLD was $293. 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 Cranbrook rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Cranbrook came in at $293 — 18% below. Cranbrook sits 1110km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 82% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Cranbrook have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Cranbrook's $293/week (ABS 2021): Ipswich - East, Magnetic Island, South Mackay. On the higher end, you've got Boonah, Wilsonton, Toowoomba - Central. 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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