Average rent in Golden Beach - Pelican Waters, QLD — 2026

Golden Beach - Pelican Waters commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $440/week — about 23% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (75% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (73%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 13,035, the median age is 55, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Golden Beach - Pelican Waters is 72km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.