Average rent in Slade Point, QLD2026

Slade Point sits in the Mackay local government area, 809km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 3,455 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $300/week — below the Queensland state median of $359/week. 31% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,455

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Brisbane
809 km
Households renting
31%
Separate houses
90%
Flats / apartments
8%
Born overseas
11%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Mackay

Renting in Slade Point

Slade Point sits below the Queensland median, with the typical renter paying $300/week — 16% less than the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 66% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 31% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (90%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 3,455, the median age is 40, and the most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers. 11% of residents were born overseas. Slade Point is 809km from Brisbane, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Slade Point?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Slade Point, QLD was $300. 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 Slade Point rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Slade Point came in at $300 — 16% below. Slade Point sits 809km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 90% separate houses and 8% flats).
Which suburbs near Slade Point have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Slade Point's $300/week (ABS 2021): Boonah, Wilsonton, Toowoomba - Central. On the higher end, you've got Torquay - Scarness - Kawungan, Slacks Creek, Lockyer Valley - West. 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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