Average rent in Sunnybank Hills, QLD — 2026
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
- 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
ABS 2021
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.
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