Average rent in Manunda, QLD2026

Manunda is part of the Cairns council area and sits 1391km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 5,191 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $259/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 55% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$259/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
5,191

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Brisbane
1391 km
Households renting
55%
Separate houses
39%
Flats / apartments
47%
Born overseas
27%
Top occupation
Community and Personal Service Workers
LGA
Cairns

Renting in Manunda

Manunda comes in below the Queensland median, with renters typically paying $259/week — about 28% under the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 55% 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 39% separate houses and 47% flats. Population is 5,191, median age 39, and the most common occupation is Community and Personal Service Workers. 27% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 1391km from Brisbane. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Manunda?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Manunda, QLD was $259. 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 Manunda rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Manunda came in at $259 — 28% below. Manunda sits 1391km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 39% separate houses and 47% flats).
Which suburbs near Manunda have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Manunda's $259/week (ABS 2021) include Maryborough (Qld), Chinchilla, Johnstone. Berserker, Daintree, Jondaryan 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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