Average rent in Daintree, QLD2026

Daintree sits in the Douglas local government area, 1484km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 6,674 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $260/week — below the Queensland state median of $359/week. 27% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,674

ABS 2021

Median age
47
Distance to Brisbane
1484 km
Households renting
27%
Separate houses
89%
Flats / apartments
4%
Born overseas
15%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Douglas

Renting in Daintree

Daintree comes in cheaper than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $260/week, around 28% below the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 68% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 27% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (89%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 6,674, median age 47, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. 15% of residents were born overseas. At 1484km from Brisbane, Daintree 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 Daintree?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Daintree, QLD was $260. 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 Daintree rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Daintree came in at $260 — 28% below. Daintree sits 1484km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 89% separate houses and 4% flats).
Which suburbs near Daintree have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Daintree's $260/week (ABS 2021) include Manunda, Maryborough (Qld), Chinchilla. Kingaroy, Rockhampton - West, Tully 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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