Average rent in Petrie, QLD2026

Petrie is part of the Moreton Bay council area and sits 24km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 8,735 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $360/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 30% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$360/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
8,735

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Brisbane
24 km
Households renting
30%
Separate houses
87%
Flats / apartments
5%
Born overseas
19%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Moreton Bay

Renting in Petrie

Petrie sits close to the Queensland median, with renters typically paying $360/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 69% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 30% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (87%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 38 and a population of around 8,735. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 19% of residents were born overseas. 24km from Brisbane, Petrie is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Petrie?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Petrie, QLD was $360. 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 Petrie rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Petrie came in at $360 — 0% above. Petrie sits 24km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 87% separate houses and 5% flats).
Which suburbs near Petrie have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Petrie's $360/week (ABS 2021): Morayfield - East, Bethania - Waterford, Deagon. On the higher end, you've got Doolandella, Nundah, Thorneside. 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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