Average rent in Miami, QLD — 2026

Miami is part of the Gold Coast council area and sits 78km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 7,445 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $470/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 39% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$470/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
7,445

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Brisbane
78 km
Households renting
39%
Separate houses
31%
Flats / apartments
37%
Born overseas
23%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Gold Coast

Renting in Miami

Miami sits well above the Queensland median, with the typical renter paying $470/week — that's 31% over the state-wide $359/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 39%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (37%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Brisbane. About 23% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 78km from the Brisbane CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Miami?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Miami, QLD was $470. 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 Miami rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Miami came in at $470 — 31% above. Miami sits 78km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 31% separate houses and 37% flats).
Which suburbs near Miami have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Miami's $470/week (ABS 2021): Currumbin Waters, Parrearra - Warana, Paradise Point - Hollywell. On the higher end, you've got Sheldon - Mount Cotton, Burleigh Heads, Noosaville. 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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