Average rent in Newtown (Qld), QLD2026

Newtown (Qld) is part of the Toowoomba council area and sits 108km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 10,039 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $289/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 47% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$289/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,039

ABS 2021

Median age
35
Distance to Brisbane
108 km
Households renting
47%
Separate houses
71%
Flats / apartments
10%
Born overseas
16%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Toowoomba

Renting in Newtown (Qld)

Newtown (Qld) comes in below the Queensland median, with renters typically paying $289/week — about 19% under the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 47% of households here rent, well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. Lower-than-median rent paired with a renter majority typically means a faster-moving rental market: more frequent turnover and more places coming up for rent at any given time. Housing breaks down as 71% separate houses and 10% flats. Population is 10,039, median age 35, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 16% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 108km from Brisbane. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Newtown (Qld)?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Newtown (Qld), QLD was $289. 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 Newtown (Qld) rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Newtown (Qld) came in at $289 — 19% below. Newtown (Qld) sits 108km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 71% separate houses and 10% flats).
Which suburbs near Newtown (Qld) have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Newtown (Qld)'s $289/week (ABS 2021): Sandgate - Shorncliffe, Mareeba, North Ipswich - Tivoli. On the higher end, you've got Ipswich - East, Magnetic Island, South Mackay. 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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