Average rent in Sunnybank Hills, QLD2026

Sunnybank Hills sits in the Brisbane local government area, 14km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 18,085 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $410/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 30% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$410/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
18,085

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Brisbane
14 km
Households renting
30%
Separate houses
85%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
52%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Sunnybank Hills

Sunnybank Hills commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $410/week — about 14% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (67% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (85%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 18,085, the median age is 37, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Sunnybank Hills is 14km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Sunnybank Hills?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Sunnybank Hills, QLD was $410. 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 Sunnybank Hills rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Sunnybank Hills came in at $410 — 14% above. Sunnybank Hills sits 14km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 85% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Sunnybank Hills have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Sunnybank Hills's $410/week (ABS 2021): Highfields, Coolangatta, Scarborough - Newport. On the higher end, you've got Wynnum West - Hemmant, Upper Mount Gravatt, Narangba. 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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