Average rent in Karalee - Barellan Point, QLD — 2026

Karalee - Barellan Point sits in the Ipswich local government area, 22km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 6,694 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $400/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 13% 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
6,694

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Brisbane
22 km
Households renting
13%
Separate houses
98%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
16%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Ipswich

Renting in Karalee - Barellan Point

Karalee - Barellan Point commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $400/week — about 11% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (86% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (98%). 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 6,694, the median age is 38, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Karalee - Barellan Point is 22km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Karalee - Barellan Point?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Karalee - Barellan Point, QLD was $400. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Karalee - Barellan Point rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Karalee - Barellan Point sat at $400 — 11% above the state average. The suburb is 22km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (98% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Karalee - Barellan Point have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Karalee - Barellan Point's $400/week (ABS 2021): Glass House Mountains, Sherwood, Alderley. On the higher end, you've got Scarborough - Newport, Coolangatta, Oxley (Qld). 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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