Average rent in Southport - South, QLD — 2026

Southport - South is part of the Gold Coast council area and sits 68km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 18,893 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $435/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 48% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$435/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
18,893

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Brisbane
68 km
Households renting
48%
Separate houses
34%
Flats / apartments
38%
Born overseas
37%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Gold Coast

Renting in Southport - South

Renting in Southport - South costs more than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $435/week, which is 21% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (48%) living mostly in flats and apartments (38%), which fits the inner-Brisbane pattern. About 37% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Southport - South is 68km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Southport - South?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Southport - South, QLD was $435. 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 Southport - South rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Southport - South came in at $435 — 21% above. Southport - South sits 68km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 34% separate houses and 38% flats).
Which suburbs near Southport - South have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Southport - South's $435/week (ABS 2021): Hawthorne, Macgregor (Qld), Mansfield (Qld). On the higher end, you've got Willow Vale - Pimpama (West), Ormeau (East) - Stapylton, Carseldine. 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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