Average rent in Robina - East, QLD2026

Robina - East is part of the Gold Coast council area and sits 77km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 16,861 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $540/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 28% 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
16,861

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Brisbane
77 km
Households renting
28%
Separate houses
69%
Flats / apartments
8%
Born overseas
34%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Gold Coast

Renting in Robina - East

Robina - East commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $540/week — about 50% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (70% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (69%). 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 16,861, the median age is 39, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Robina - East is 77km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Robina - East?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Robina - East, QLD was $540. 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 Robina - East rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Robina - East sat at $540 — 50% above the state average. The suburb is 77km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (69% separate houses, 8% flats here).
Which suburbs near Robina - East have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Robina - East's $540/week (ABS 2021) include Parkwood, Carindale, Peregian Springs. Westlake, Noosa Heads, Hope Island sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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