Average rent in Frenchville - Mount Archer, QLD2026

Frenchville - Mount Archer is part of the Rockhampton council area and sits 522km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 9,059 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $300/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 25% 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
9,059

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Brisbane
522 km
Households renting
25%
Separate houses
89%
Flats / apartments
8%
Born overseas
10%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Rockhampton

Renting in Frenchville - Mount Archer

Frenchville - Mount Archer comes in cheaper than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $300/week, around 16% below the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 72% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 25% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (89%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 9,059, median age 37, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 10% of residents were born overseas. At 522km from Brisbane, Frenchville - Mount Archer typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Frenchville - Mount Archer?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Frenchville - Mount Archer, QLD was $300. 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 Frenchville - Mount Archer rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Frenchville - Mount Archer came in at $300 — 16% below. Frenchville - Mount Archer sits 522km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 89% separate houses and 8% flats).
Which suburbs near Frenchville - Mount Archer have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Frenchville - Mount Archer's $300/week (ABS 2021): Boonah, Wilsonton, Toowoomba - Central. On the higher end, you've got Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan, Slacks Creek, Lockyer Valley - West. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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