Average rent in Riverview, QLD — 2026
Riverview is part of the Ipswich council area and sits 22km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 3,067 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $270/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 50% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
$270/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 3,067
- Median age
- 37
- Distance to Brisbane
- 22 km
- Households renting
- 50%
- Separate houses
- 96%
- Flats / apartments
- 0%
- Born overseas
- 20%
- Top occupation
- Labourers
- LGA
- Ipswich
ABS 2021
Renting in Riverview
Riverview runs cheaper than the Queensland median — renters typically pay $270/week, about 25% under the state baseline of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). The standout figure is the renter share: 50% of households rent, well above the state-wide norm. That combination — lower rent plus renter-heavy — usually signals a more active rental market with quicker turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point. Housing mix is 96% separate houses and 0% flats. Population is around 3,067, median age 37, and the most common occupation category is Labourers. 20% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb is 22km from Brisbane. Stock moves fast — staying flexible on inspection times pays off.
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