Average rent in Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland, QLD — 2026

Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland sits in the Sunshine Coast local government area, 88km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 12,443 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $400/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 40% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$400/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
12,443

ABS 2021

Median age
45
Distance to Brisbane
88 km
Households renting
40%
Separate houses
38%
Flats / apartments
50%
Born overseas
24%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Sunshine Coast

Renting in Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland

Renting in Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland costs more than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $400/week, which is 11% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (40%) living mostly in flats and apartments (50%), which fits the inner-Brisbane pattern. About 24% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland is 88km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland, QLD was $400. 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 Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland came in at $400 — 11% above. Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland sits 88km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 38% separate houses and 50% flats).
Which suburbs near Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Mooloolaba - Alexandra Headland's $400/week (ABS 2021): Glass House Mountains, Sherwood, Alderley. On the higher end, you've got Scarborough - Newport, Coolangatta, Oxley (Qld). 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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