Average rent in Hamilton (Qld), QLD — 2026

Hamilton (Qld) is part of the Brisbane council area and sits 5km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 6,768 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $420/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 50% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$420/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,768

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Brisbane
5 km
Households renting
50%
Separate houses
28%
Flats / apartments
62%
Born overseas
29%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Hamilton (Qld)

Hamilton (Qld) sits well above the Queensland median, with the typical renter paying $420/week — that's 17% over the state-wide $359/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 50%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (62%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Brisbane. About 29% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 5km from the Brisbane CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Hamilton (Qld)?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Hamilton (Qld), QLD was $420. 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 Hamilton (Qld) rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Hamilton (Qld) came in at $420 — 17% above. Hamilton (Qld) sits 5km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 28% separate houses and 62% flats).
Which suburbs near Hamilton (Qld) have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Hamilton (Qld)'s $420/week (ABS 2021) include Upper Mount Gravatt, Narangba, Noosa Hinterland. Cornubia - Carbrook, Macgregor (Qld), Hawthorne 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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