Average rent in Kirwan - East, QLD2026

Kirwan - East is part of the Townsville council area and sits 1111km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 7,693 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $273/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 36% 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
7,693

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Brisbane
1111 km
Households renting
36%
Separate houses
84%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
13%
Top occupation
Community and Personal Service Workers
LGA
Townsville

Renting in Kirwan - East

Kirwan - East comes in cheaper than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $273/week, around 24% 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 (84%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 7,693, median age 39, and the most common occupation category is Community and Personal Service Workers. 13% of residents were born overseas. At 1111km from Brisbane, Kirwan - East 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 Kirwan - East?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Kirwan - East, QLD was $273. 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 Kirwan - East rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Kirwan - East sat at $273 — 24% below the state average. The suburb is 1111km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (84% separate houses, 2% flats here).
Which suburbs near Kirwan - East have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Kirwan - East's $273/week (ABS 2021) include Pittsworth, Manoora, Bowen. Mount Isa, Walkervale - Avenell Heights, Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent 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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