Average rent in Paddington - Milton, QLD — 2026

Paddington - Milton commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $450/week — about 25% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (47% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (52%). 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 12,197, the median age is 33, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Paddington - Milton is 3km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.