Average rent in Nambour, QLD — 2026

Nambour is part of the Sunshine Coast council area and sits 94km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 22,492 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $360/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 30% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$360/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
22,492

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Brisbane
94 km
Households renting
30%
Separate houses
77%
Flats / apartments
8%
Born overseas
16%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Sunshine Coast

Renting in Nambour

Nambour runs roughly with the Queensland state median — renters typically pay $360/week, close to the $359/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (66% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 30% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (77%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 40 and a population around 22,492. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 16% of residents were born overseas. Nambour is 94km 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 Nambour?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Nambour, QLD was $360. 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 Nambour rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Nambour came in at $360 — 0% above. Nambour sits 94km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 77% separate houses and 8% flats).
Which suburbs near Nambour have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Nambour's $360/week (ABS 2021) include Morayfield - East, Bethania - Waterford, Deagon. Doolandella, Nundah, Thorneside 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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