Average rent in Garbutt - West End, QLD — 2026
Garbutt - West End is part of the Townsville council area and sits 1114km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 6,273 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $250/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 53% 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
- 6,273
- Median age
- 40
- Distance to Brisbane
- 1114 km
- Households renting
- 53%
- Separate houses
- 54%
- Flats / apartments
- 7%
- Born overseas
- 16%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Townsville
ABS 2021
Renting in Garbutt - West End
Garbutt - West End runs cheaper than the Queensland median — renters typically pay $250/week, about 30% under the state baseline of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). The standout figure is the renter share: 53% of households rent, well above the state-wide norm. That combination — lower rent plus renter-heavy — usually signals a more active rental market with quicker turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point. Housing mix is 54% separate houses and 7% flats. Population is around 6,273, median age 40, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 16% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb is 1114km from Brisbane. Stock moves fast — staying flexible on inspection times pays off.
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