Average rent in Stafford, QLD — 2026

Stafford runs close to the Queensland median rent of $359/week, with renters paying around $360/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Stafford from the state norm is its renter density — 48% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 68% separate houses and 23% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 6,917, the median age is 35, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 19% of residents were born overseas. At 7km from Brisbane, Stafford typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.