Average rent in Gympie Surrounds, QLD2026

Gympie Surrounds sits in the Gympie local government area, 145km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 20,359 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $300/week — below the Queensland state median of $359/week. 12% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
20,359

ABS 2021

Median age
48
Distance to Brisbane
145 km
Households renting
12%
Separate houses
97%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
12%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Gympie

Renting in Gympie Surrounds

Gympie Surrounds 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 85% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 12% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (97%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 20,359, median age 48, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. 12% of residents were born overseas. At 145km from Brisbane, Gympie Surrounds 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 Gympie Surrounds?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Gympie Surrounds, 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 Gympie Surrounds rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Gympie Surrounds sat at $300 — 16% below the state average. The suburb is 145km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (97% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Gympie Surrounds have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Gympie Surrounds'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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