Average rent in Surfers Paradise - North, QLD — 2026

Surfers Paradise - North sits in the Gold Coast local government area, 70km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 12,204 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $415/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 51% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$415/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
12,204

ABS 2021

Median age
45
Distance to Brisbane
70 km
Households renting
51%
Separate houses
8%
Flats / apartments
85%
Born overseas
40%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Gold Coast

Renting in Surfers Paradise - North

Surfers Paradise - North sits well above the Queensland median, with the typical renter paying $415/week — that's 16% over the state-wide $359/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 51%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (85%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Brisbane. About 40% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 70km 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 State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.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 Surfers Paradise - North?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Surfers Paradise - North, QLD was $415. 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 Surfers Paradise - North rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Surfers Paradise - North came in at $415 — 16% above. Surfers Paradise - North sits 70km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 8% separate houses and 85% flats).
Which suburbs near Surfers Paradise - North have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Surfers Paradise - North's $415/week (ABS 2021): Wynnum West - Hemmant, Stafford Heights, Riverhills. On the higher end, you've got Everton Park, Geebung, Springfield Lakes. 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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