Average rent in East Brisbane, QLD — 2026

East Brisbane sits in the Brisbane local government area, 3km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 6,118 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $400/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 56% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$400/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,118

ABS 2021

Median age
33
Distance to Brisbane
3 km
Households renting
56%
Separate houses
44%
Flats / apartments
50%
Born overseas
30%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in East Brisbane

East Brisbane sits well above the Queensland median, with the typical renter paying $400/week — that's 11% over the state-wide $359/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 56%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (50%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Brisbane. About 30% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 3km from the Brisbane CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in East Brisbane?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in East Brisbane, QLD was $400. 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 East Brisbane rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. East Brisbane sat at $400 — 11% above the state average. The suburb is 3km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (44% separate houses, 50% flats here).
Which suburbs near East Brisbane have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than East Brisbane's $400/week (ABS 2021) include Glass House Mountains, Sherwood, Alderley. Scarborough - Newport, Coolangatta, Oxley (Qld) 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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