Average rent in Parkinson - Drewvale, QLD — 2026
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
- 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
ABS 2021
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.
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