Average rent in Northern Peninsula, QLD2026

Northern Peninsula is part of the Northern Peninsula Area council area and sits 2149km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 2,781 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $120/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 91% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
2,781

ABS 2021

Median age
23
Distance to Brisbane
2149 km
Households renting
91%
Separate houses
78%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
2%
Top occupation
Community and Personal Service Workers
LGA
Northern Peninsula Area

Renting in Northern Peninsula

Northern Peninsula comes in below the Queensland median, with renters typically paying $120/week — about 67% under the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 91% 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 78% separate houses and 3% flats. Population is 2,781, median age 23, and the most common occupation is Community and Personal Service Workers. 2% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 2149km from Brisbane. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Northern Peninsula?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Northern Peninsula, QLD was $120. 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 Northern Peninsula rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Northern Peninsula sat at $120 — 67% below the state average. The suburb is 2149km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (78% separate houses, 3% flats here).
Which suburbs near Northern Peninsula have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Northern Peninsula's $120/week (ABS 2021) include Kowanyama - Pormpuraaw, Moranbah, Broadsound - Nebo. Carpentaria, Aurukun, Palm Island 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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