Average rent in Kingaroy, QLD2026

Kingaroy sits in the South Burnett local government area, 158km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 10,545 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $262/week — below the Queensland state median of $359/week. 36% 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
10,545

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Brisbane
158 km
Households renting
36%
Separate houses
86%
Flats / apartments
9%
Born overseas
11%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
South Burnett

Renting in Kingaroy

Kingaroy comes in cheaper than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $262/week, around 27% below the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 60% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 36% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (86%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 10,545, median age 38, and the most common occupation category is Labourers. 11% of residents were born overseas. At 158km from Brisbane, Kingaroy 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 Kingaroy?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Kingaroy, QLD was $262. 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 Kingaroy rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Kingaroy sat at $262 — 27% below the state average. The suburb is 158km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (86% separate houses, 9% flats here).
Which suburbs near Kingaroy have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Kingaroy's $262/week (ABS 2021) include Berserker, Daintree, Jondaryan. Tully, Rockhampton - West, Warwick 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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