Average rent in Kowanyama - Pormpuraaw, QLD — 2026

Kowanyama - Pormpuraaw comes in below the Queensland median, with renters typically paying $118/week — about 67% under the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 84% of households here rent, well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. Lower-than-median rent paired with a renter majority typically means a faster-moving rental market: more frequent turnover and more places coming up for rent at any given time. Housing breaks down as 81% separate houses and 1% flats. Population is 1,691, median age 30, and the most common occupation is Community and Personal Service Workers. 2% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 1815km from Brisbane. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.