Average rent in Roma, QLD — 2026

Roma comes in below the Queensland median, with renters typically paying $250/week — about 30% under the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 45% of households here rent, well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. Lower-than-median rent paired with a renter majority typically means a faster-moving rental market: more frequent turnover and more places coming up for rent at any given time. Housing breaks down as 90% separate houses and 1% flats. Population is 6,838, median age 35, and the most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers. 10% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 430km from Brisbane. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.