Average rent in Drayton - Harristown, QLD2026

Drayton - Harristown sits in the Toowoomba local government area, 110km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 10,823 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $295/week — below the Queensland state median of $359/week. 40% 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
10,823

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Brisbane
110 km
Households renting
40%
Separate houses
70%
Flats / apartments
7%
Born overseas
16%
Top occupation
Community and Personal Service Workers
LGA
Toowoomba

Renting in Drayton - Harristown

Drayton - Harristown sits below the Queensland median, with the typical renter paying $295/week — 18% less than the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 52% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 40% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (70%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 10,823, the median age is 37, and the most common occupation is Community and Personal Service Workers. 16% of residents were born overseas. Drayton - Harristown is 110km from Brisbane, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Drayton - Harristown?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Drayton - Harristown, QLD was $295. 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 Drayton - Harristown rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Drayton - Harristown came in at $295 — 18% below. Drayton - Harristown sits 110km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 70% separate houses and 7% flats).
Which suburbs near Drayton - Harristown have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Drayton - Harristown's $295/week (ABS 2021) include Cranbrook, Magnetic Island, Ipswich - East. North Stradbroke Island, Gympie Surrounds, Sarina 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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