Average rent in Parkinson - Drewvale, QLD2026

Parkinson - Drewvale sits in the Brisbane local government area, 19km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 16,095 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $450/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 21% 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
16,095

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Brisbane
19 km
Households renting
21%
Separate houses
87%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
45%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Parkinson - Drewvale

Parkinson - Drewvale 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 (76% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (87%). 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 16,095, the median age is 36, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Parkinson - Drewvale is 19km 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 Parkinson - Drewvale?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Parkinson - Drewvale, QLD was $450. 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 Parkinson - Drewvale rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Parkinson - Drewvale sat at $450 — 25% above the state average. The suburb is 19km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (87% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Parkinson - Drewvale have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Parkinson - Drewvale's $450/week (ABS 2021) include Palm Beach, Oxenford - Maudsland, Ormeau (East) - Stapylton. Reedy Creek - Andrews, The Hills District, Chermside 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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