Average rent in Surfers Paradise - South, QLD — 2026

Surfers Paradise - South is part of the Gold Coast council area and sits 72km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 14,210 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 51% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$400/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
14,210

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Brisbane
72 km
Households renting
51%
Separate houses
12%
Flats / apartments
78%
Born overseas
39%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Gold Coast

Renting in Surfers Paradise - South

Renting in Surfers Paradise - South costs more than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $400/week, which is 11% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (51%) living mostly in flats and apartments (78%), which fits the inner-Brisbane pattern. About 39% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Surfers Paradise - South is 72km 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 Surfers Paradise - South?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Surfers Paradise - South, QLD was $400. 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 Surfers Paradise - South rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Surfers Paradise - South sat at $400 — 11% above the state average. The suburb is 72km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (12% separate houses, 78% flats here).
Which suburbs near Surfers Paradise - South have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Surfers Paradise - South's $400/week (ABS 2021): Glass House Mountains, Sherwood, Alderley. On the higher end, you've got Scarborough - Newport, Coolangatta, Oxley (Qld). 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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