Average rent in Kingaroy Surrounds - South, QLD2026

Kingaroy Surrounds - South is part of the South Burnett council area and sits 165km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 4,157 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $250/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 16% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,157

ABS 2021

Median age
46
Distance to Brisbane
165 km
Households renting
16%
Separate houses
99%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
6%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
South Burnett

Renting in Kingaroy Surrounds - South

Kingaroy Surrounds - South sits below the Queensland median, with the typical renter paying $250/week — 30% less than the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 78% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 16% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (99%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 4,157, the median age is 46, and the most common occupation is Managers. 6% of residents were born overseas. Kingaroy Surrounds - South is 165km from Brisbane, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Kingaroy Surrounds - South?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Kingaroy Surrounds - South, QLD was $250. 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 Kingaroy Surrounds - South rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Kingaroy Surrounds - South sat at $250 — 30% below the state average. The suburb is 165km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (99% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Kingaroy Surrounds - South have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Kingaroy Surrounds - South's $250/week (ABS 2021): Babinda, Granville, Southern Downs - East. On the higher end, you've got Maryborough (Qld), Manunda, Berserker. 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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