Average rent in Nerang - Mount Nathan, QLD — 2026

Nerang - Mount Nathan is part of the Gold Coast council area and sits 65km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 21,260 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 28% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$400/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
21,260

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Brisbane
65 km
Households renting
28%
Separate houses
67%
Flats / apartments
12%
Born overseas
24%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Gold Coast

Renting in Nerang - Mount Nathan

Nerang - Mount Nathan commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $400/week — about 11% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (66% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (67%). 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 21,260, the median age is 39, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. Nerang - Mount Nathan is 65km 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 Nerang - Mount Nathan?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Nerang - Mount Nathan, QLD was $400. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Nerang - Mount Nathan rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Nerang - Mount Nathan sat at $400 — 11% above the state average. The suburb is 65km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (67% separate houses, 12% flats here).
Which suburbs near Nerang - Mount Nathan have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Nerang - Mount Nathan'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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