Average rent in Maroochydore - Kuluin, QLD2026

Maroochydore - Kuluin is part of the Sunshine Coast council area and sits 91km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 23,327 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $410/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 40% 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
23,327

ABS 2021

Median age
46
Distance to Brisbane
91 km
Households renting
40%
Separate houses
42%
Flats / apartments
33%
Born overseas
24%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Sunshine Coast

Renting in Maroochydore - Kuluin

Maroochydore - Kuluin commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $410/week — about 14% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (55% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (42%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 23,327, the median age is 46, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Maroochydore - Kuluin is 91km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Maroochydore - Kuluin?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Maroochydore - Kuluin, 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 Maroochydore - Kuluin rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Maroochydore - Kuluin sat at $410 — 14% above the state average. The suburb is 91km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (42% separate houses, 33% flats here).
Which suburbs near Maroochydore - Kuluin have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Maroochydore - Kuluin'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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