Average rent in Manly - Lota, QLD — 2026

Manly - Lota is part of the Brisbane council area and sits 16km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 7,890 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $410/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 26% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$410/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,890

ABS 2021

Median age
45
Distance to Brisbane
16 km
Households renting
26%
Separate houses
77%
Flats / apartments
9%
Born overseas
23%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Manly - Lota

Manly - Lota is one of the more expensive parts of Queensland to rent in — the typical renter pays $410/week, around 14% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 70% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (77%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 16km from Brisbane, with a population of around 7,890 and a median age of 45. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Manly - Lota?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Manly - Lota, QLD was $410. 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 Manly - Lota rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Manly - Lota came in at $410 — 14% above. Manly - Lota sits 16km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 77% separate houses and 9% flats).
Which suburbs near Manly - Lota have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Manly - Lota's $410/week (ABS 2021): Highfields, Coolangatta, Scarborough - Newport. On the higher end, you've got Wynnum West - Hemmant, Upper Mount Gravatt, Narangba. 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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