Average rent in Ooralea - Bakers Creek, QLD2026

Ooralea - Bakers Creek sits in the Mackay local government area, 800km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 5,941 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $410/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 26% 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
5,941

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Brisbane
800 km
Households renting
26%
Separate houses
90%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
14%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Mackay

Renting in Ooralea - Bakers Creek

Ooralea - Bakers Creek commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $410/week — about 14% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (70% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (90%). 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 5,941, the median age is 36, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. Ooralea - Bakers Creek is 800km 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 Ooralea - Bakers Creek?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Ooralea - Bakers Creek, QLD was $410. 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 Ooralea - Bakers Creek rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Ooralea - Bakers Creek sat at $410 — 14% above the state average. The suburb is 800km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (90% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Ooralea - Bakers Creek have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Ooralea - Bakers Creek's $410/week (ABS 2021): Highfields, Coolangatta, Scarborough - Newport. On the higher end, you've got Wynnum West - Hemmant, Upper Mount Gravatt, Narangba. 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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