Average rent in Sippy Downs, QLD — 2026
Sippy Downs is part of the Sunshine Coast council area and sits 83km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 11,544 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $460/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 33% 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
- 11,544
- Median age
- 33
- Distance to Brisbane
- 83 km
- Households renting
- 33%
- Separate houses
- 64%
- Flats / apartments
- 12%
- Born overseas
- 25%
- Top occupation
- Community and Personal Service Workers
- LGA
- Sunshine Coast
ABS 2021
Renting in Sippy Downs
Sippy Downs is one of the more expensive parts of Queensland to rent in — the typical renter pays $460/week, around 28% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 52% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (64%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 83km from Brisbane, with a population of around 11,544 and a median age of 33. The biggest occupation category is Community and Personal Service Workers. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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