Average rent in South Brisbane, QLD — 2026

South Brisbane is part of the Brisbane council area and sits 1km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 14,243 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $470/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 70% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$470/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
14,243

ABS 2021

Median age
29
Distance to Brisbane
1 km
Households renting
70%
Separate houses
4%
Flats / apartments
94%
Born overseas
49%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in South Brisbane

South Brisbane sits well above the Queensland median, with the typical renter paying $470/week — that's 31% over the state-wide $359/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 70%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (94%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Brisbane. About 49% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 1km from the Brisbane CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in South Brisbane?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in South Brisbane, QLD was $470. 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 South Brisbane rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. South Brisbane sat at $470 — 31% above the state average. The suburb is 1km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (4% separate houses, 94% flats here).
Which suburbs near South Brisbane have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than South Brisbane's $470/week (ABS 2021): Currumbin Waters, Parrearra - Warana, Paradise Point - Hollywell. On the higher end, you've got Sheldon - Mount Cotton, Burleigh Heads, Noosaville. 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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$580/wk

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$555/wk

Noosa Heads

$550/wk

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