Average rent in Kuranda, QLD — 2026

Kuranda is part of the Mareeba council area and sits 1411km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 4,826 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $270/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 20% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$270/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,826

ABS 2021

Median age
47
Distance to Brisbane
1411 km
Households renting
20%
Separate houses
91%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
21%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Mareeba

Renting in Kuranda

Kuranda comes in cheaper than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $270/week, around 25% below the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 76% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 20% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (91%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 4,826, median age 47, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 21% of residents were born overseas. At 1411km from Brisbane, Kuranda 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 Kuranda?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Kuranda, QLD was $270. 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 Kuranda rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Kuranda came in at $270 — 25% below. Kuranda sits 1411km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 91% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Kuranda have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Kuranda's $270/week (ABS 2021) include Tully, Rockhampton - West, Warwick. Kin Kora - Sun Valley, Kirwan - East, Mount Isa 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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