Average rent in Kelvin Grove - Herston, QLD — 2026

Kelvin Grove - Herston sits in the Brisbane local government area, 2km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 10,165 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $400/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 63% 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
10,165

ABS 2021

Median age
29
Distance to Brisbane
2 km
Households renting
63%
Separate houses
34%
Flats / apartments
56%
Born overseas
39%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Kelvin Grove - Herston

Renting in Kelvin Grove - Herston costs more than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $400/week, which is 11% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (63%) living mostly in flats and apartments (56%), which fits the inner-Brisbane pattern. About 39% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Kelvin Grove - Herston is 2km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Kelvin Grove - Herston?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Kelvin Grove - Herston, 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 Kelvin Grove - Herston rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Kelvin Grove - Herston came in at $400 — 11% above. Kelvin Grove - Herston sits 2km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 34% separate houses and 56% flats).
Which suburbs near Kelvin Grove - Herston have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Kelvin Grove - Herston's $400/week (ABS 2021) include Glass House Mountains, Sherwood, Alderley. Scarborough - Newport, Coolangatta, Oxley (Qld) 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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