Average rent in Norman Gardens, QLD2026

Norman Gardens sits in the Rockhampton local government area, 526km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 10,709 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $300/week — below the Queensland state median of $359/week. 28% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,709

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Brisbane
526 km
Households renting
28%
Separate houses
87%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
16%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Rockhampton

Renting in Norman Gardens

Norman Gardens sits below the Queensland median, with the typical renter paying $300/week — 16% less than the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 70% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 28% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (87%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 10,709, the median age is 37, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 16% of residents were born overseas. Norman Gardens is 526km from Brisbane, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Norman Gardens?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Norman Gardens, QLD was $300. 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 Norman Gardens rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Norman Gardens came in at $300 — 16% below. Norman Gardens sits 526km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 87% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Norman Gardens have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Norman Gardens's $300/week (ABS 2021) include Boonah, Wilsonton, Toowoomba - Central. Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan, Slacks Creek, Lockyer Valley - 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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