Average rent in McDowall, QLD2026

McDowall is part of the Brisbane council area and sits 10km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 7,918 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $460/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 23% 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
7,918

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Brisbane
10 km
Households renting
23%
Separate houses
86%
Flats / apartments
5%
Born overseas
24%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in McDowall

McDowall commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $460/week — about 28% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (76% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (86%). 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 7,918, the median age is 38, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. McDowall is 10km 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 McDowall?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in McDowall, QLD was $460. 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 McDowall rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. McDowall sat at $460 — 28% above the state average. The suburb is 10km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (86% separate houses, 5% flats here).
Which suburbs near McDowall have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than McDowall's $460/week (ABS 2021) include Munruben - Park Ridge South, Reedy Creek - Andrews, The Hills District. Paradise Point - Hollywell, Parrearra - Warana, Merrimac 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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