Average rent in Emu Park, QLD2026

Emu Park is part of the Livingstone council area and sits 519km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 5,798 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $350/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 27% 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
5,798

ABS 2021

Median age
49
Distance to Brisbane
519 km
Households renting
27%
Separate houses
88%
Flats / apartments
6%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Livingstone

Renting in Emu Park

Emu Park runs roughly with the Queensland state median — renters typically pay $350/week, close to the $359/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (70% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 27% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (88%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 49 and a population around 5,798. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 10% of residents were born overseas. Emu Park is 519km 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 Emu Park?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Emu Park, QLD was $350. 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 Emu Park rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Emu Park sat at $350 — 3% below the state average. The suburb is 519km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (88% separate houses, 6% flats here).
Which suburbs near Emu Park have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Emu Park's $350/week (ABS 2021) include Morayfield, Clontarf, Kanimbla - Mooroobool. Morayfield - East, Bethania - Waterford, Enoggera 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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