Average rent in Shoal Point - Bucasia, QLD — 2026

Shoal Point - Bucasia is part of the Mackay council area and sits 817km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 6,084 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $380/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 30% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$380/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,084

ABS 2021

Median age
36
Distance to Brisbane
817 km
Households renting
30%
Separate houses
90%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
15%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Mackay

Renting in Shoal Point - Bucasia

Shoal Point - Bucasia runs roughly with the Queensland state median — renters typically pay $380/week, close to the $359/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (68% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 30% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (90%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 36 and a population around 6,084. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 15% of residents were born overseas. Shoal Point - Bucasia is 817km from Brisbane, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Shoal Point - Bucasia?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Shoal Point - Bucasia, QLD was $380. 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 Shoal Point - Bucasia rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Shoal Point - Bucasia sat at $380 — 6% above the state average. The suburb is 817km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (90% separate houses, 3% flats here).
Which suburbs near Shoal Point - Bucasia have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Shoal Point - Bucasia's $380/week (ABS 2021): Greenslopes, Coopers Plains, Yarrabilba. On the higher end, you've got Newmarket, Capalaba, Corinda. 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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