Average rent in Heatley, QLD2026

Heatley is part of the Townsville council area and sits 1111km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 3,907 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $280/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 33% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$280/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,907

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Brisbane
1111 km
Households renting
33%
Separate houses
84%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
13%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Townsville

Renting in Heatley

Heatley comes in cheaper than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $280/week, around 22% below the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 61% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 33% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (84%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 3,907, median age 40, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. 13% of residents were born overseas. At 1111km from Brisbane, Heatley 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 Heatley?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Heatley, QLD was $280. 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 Heatley rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Heatley came in at $280 — 22% below. Heatley sits 1111km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 84% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Heatley have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Heatley's $280/week (ABS 2021): Proserpine, Walkervale - Avenell Heights, Mount Isa. On the higher end, you've got Wulguru - Roseneath, Mareeba, North Ipswich - Tivoli. 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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