Average rent in Doolandella, QLD2026

Doolandella is part of the Brisbane council area and sits 16km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 8,598 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $365/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 42% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
8,598

ABS 2021

Median age
31
Distance to Brisbane
16 km
Households renting
42%
Separate houses
77%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
47%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Doolandella

Doolandella sits close to the Queensland median, with renters typically paying $365/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 56% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 42% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (77%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 31 and a population of around 8,598. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 47% of residents were born overseas. 16km from Brisbane, Doolandella is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Doolandella?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Doolandella, QLD was $365. 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 Doolandella rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Doolandella sat at $365 — 2% above the state average. The suburb is 16km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (77% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Doolandella have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Doolandella's $365/week (ABS 2021) include Nambour, Enoggera, Annerley. Thorneside, Nundah, Chermside 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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