Average rent in Rocklea - Acacia Ridge, QLD2026

Rocklea - Acacia Ridge is part of the Brisbane council area and sits 11km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 9,711 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $335/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 48% 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
9,711

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Brisbane
11 km
Households renting
48%
Separate houses
85%
Flats / apartments
4%
Born overseas
34%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Rocklea - Acacia Ridge

Rocklea - Acacia Ridge runs close to the Queensland median rent of $359/week, with renters paying around $335/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Rocklea - Acacia Ridge from the state norm is its renter density — 48% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 85% separate houses and 4% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 9,711, the median age is 34, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 34% of residents were born overseas. At 11km from Brisbane, Rocklea - Acacia Ridge typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Rocklea - Acacia Ridge?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Rocklea - Acacia Ridge, QLD was $335. 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 Rocklea - Acacia Ridge rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Rocklea - Acacia Ridge sat at $335 — 7% below the state average. The suburb is 11km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (85% separate houses, 4% flats here).
Which suburbs near Rocklea - Acacia Ridge have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Rocklea - Acacia Ridge's $335/week (ABS 2021): Redcliffe, Gordonvale - Trinity, Walkerston - Eton. On the higher end, you've got Bellbird Park, Mount Warren Park, Rangeville. 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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