Average rent in Murrumba Downs - Griffin, QLD2026

Murrumba Downs - Griffin is part of the Moreton Bay council area and sits 22km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 23,089 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $380/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 41% 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
23,089

ABS 2021

Median age
32
Distance to Brisbane
22 km
Households renting
41%
Separate houses
73%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
27%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Moreton Bay

Renting in Murrumba Downs - Griffin

Murrumba Downs - Griffin runs roughly with the Queensland state median — renters typically pay $380/week, close to the $359/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (56% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 41% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (73%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 32 and a population around 23,089. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 27% of residents were born overseas. Murrumba Downs - Griffin is 22km from Brisbane, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Murrumba Downs - Griffin?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Murrumba Downs - Griffin, QLD was $380. 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 Murrumba Downs - Griffin rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Murrumba Downs - Griffin came in at $380 — 6% above. Murrumba Downs - Griffin sits 22km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 73% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Murrumba Downs - Griffin have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Murrumba Downs - Griffin's $380/week (ABS 2021): Greenslopes, Coopers Plains, Yarrabilba. On the higher end, you've got Newmarket, Capalaba, Corinda. 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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