Average rent in Earlville - Bayview Heights, QLD2026

Earlville - Bayview Heights is part of the Cairns council area and sits 1389km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 8,376 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $340/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 26% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$340/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
8,376

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Brisbane
1389 km
Households renting
26%
Separate houses
79%
Flats / apartments
9%
Born overseas
19%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Cairns

Renting in Earlville - Bayview Heights

Earlville - Bayview Heights runs roughly with the Queensland state median — renters typically pay $340/week, close to the $359/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (68% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 26% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (79%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 43 and a population around 8,376. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 19% of residents were born overseas. Earlville - Bayview Heights is 1389km from Brisbane, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Earlville - Bayview Heights?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Earlville - Bayview Heights, QLD was $340. 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 Earlville - Bayview Heights rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Earlville - Bayview Heights came in at $340 — 5% below. Earlville - Bayview Heights sits 1389km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 79% separate houses and 9% flats).
Which suburbs near Earlville - Bayview Heights have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Earlville - Bayview Heights's $340/week (ABS 2021) include Rocklea - Acacia Ridge, Bribie Island, Redcliffe. Morayfield, Clontarf, Kanimbla - Mooroobool 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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