Average rent in Maryborough Surrounds - South, QLD2026

Maryborough Surrounds - South sits in the Fraser Coast local government area, 206km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 9,548 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $250/week — below the Queensland state median of $359/week. 10% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,548

ABS 2021

Median age
55
Distance to Brisbane
206 km
Households renting
10%
Separate houses
97%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
12%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Fraser Coast

Renting in Maryborough Surrounds - South

Maryborough Surrounds - South comes in cheaper than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $250/week, around 30% below the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 85% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 10% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (97%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 9,548, median age 55, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. 12% of residents were born overseas. At 206km from Brisbane, Maryborough Surrounds - South 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 Maryborough Surrounds - South?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Maryborough Surrounds - South, QLD was $250. 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 Maryborough Surrounds - South rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Maryborough Surrounds - South came in at $250 — 30% below. Maryborough Surrounds - South sits 206km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 97% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Maryborough Surrounds - South have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Maryborough Surrounds - South's $250/week (ABS 2021) include Babinda, Granville, Southern Downs - East. Maryborough (Qld), Manunda, Berserker 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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