Average rent in Kilkivan, QLD2026

Kilkivan sits in the Gympie local government area, 168km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 3,788 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $200/week — below the Queensland state median of $359/week. 16% 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
3,788

ABS 2021

Median age
50
Distance to Brisbane
168 km
Households renting
16%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
9%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Gympie

Renting in Kilkivan

Kilkivan comes in cheaper than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $200/week, around 44% below the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 78% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 16% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (96%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 3,788, median age 50, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 9% of residents were born overseas. At 168km from Brisbane, Kilkivan 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 Kilkivan?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Kilkivan, QLD was $200. 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 Kilkivan rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Kilkivan came in at $200 — 44% below. Kilkivan sits 168km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 96% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Kilkivan have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Kilkivan's $200/week (ABS 2021): Kingaroy Surrounds - North, Tara, Charleville. On the higher end, you've got Mount Isa Surrounds, Ingham, Burdekin. 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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