Average rent in Riverhills, QLD — 2026
Riverhills is part of the Brisbane council area and sits 15km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 4,121 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $410/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 25% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
$410/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 4,121
- Median age
- 36
- Distance to Brisbane
- 15 km
- Households renting
- 25%
- Separate houses
- 87%
- Flats / apartments
- 0%
- Born overseas
- 30%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Brisbane
ABS 2021
Renting in Riverhills
Riverhills is one of the more expensive parts of Queensland to rent in — the typical renter pays $410/week, around 14% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 73% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (87%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 15km from Brisbane, with a population of around 4,121 and a median age of 36. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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