Average rent in Redbank Plains, QLD2026

Redbank Plains is part of the Ipswich council area and sits 27km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 24,349 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $350/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 58% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
24,349

ABS 2021

Median age
27
Distance to Brisbane
27 km
Households renting
58%
Separate houses
85%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
30%
Top occupation
Community and Personal Service Workers
LGA
Ipswich

Renting in Redbank Plains

Rent in Redbank Plains sits near the Queensland median ($359/week at the 2021 Census), with the typical renter paying $350/week. What stands out is the renter share — 58% of households here rent, which is well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. The housing mix tells the story: about 85% separate houses and 2% flats, the kind of transitional density you see in suburbs where new builds have layered in over older stock. Population is around 24,349, median age 27, and the most common occupation category is Community and Personal Service Workers. 30% of residents were born overseas. The suburb sits 27km from Brisbane, and renter turnover here tends to run higher than in nearby owner-heavy areas at similar price points.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Redbank Plains?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Redbank Plains, QLD was $350. 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 Redbank Plains rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Redbank Plains came in at $350 — 3% below. Redbank Plains sits 27km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 85% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Redbank Plains have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Redbank Plains's $350/week (ABS 2021): Morayfield, Clontarf, Kanimbla - Mooroobool. On the higher end, you've got Morayfield - East, Bethania - Waterford, Enoggera. 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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