Average rent in Newstead - Bowen Hills, QLD — 2026

Newstead - Bowen Hills sits in the Brisbane local government area, 3km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 18,016 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $450/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 69% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$450/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
18,016

ABS 2021

Median age
33
Distance to Brisbane
3 km
Households renting
69%
Separate houses
4%
Flats / apartments
94%
Born overseas
32%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Newstead - Bowen Hills

Renting in Newstead - Bowen Hills costs more than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $450/week, which is 25% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (69%) living mostly in flats and apartments (94%), which fits the inner-Brisbane pattern. About 32% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Newstead - Bowen Hills is 3km 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 Newstead - Bowen Hills?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Newstead - Bowen Hills, QLD was $450. 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 Newstead - Bowen Hills rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Newstead - Bowen Hills sat at $450 — 25% above the state average. The suburb is 3km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (4% separate houses, 94% flats here).
Which suburbs near Newstead - Bowen Hills have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Newstead - Bowen Hills's $450/week (ABS 2021) include Palm Beach, Oxenford - Maudsland, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton. Reedy Creek - Andrews, The Hills District, Chermside West 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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