Average rent in Tablelands, QLD2026

Tablelands sits in the Mareeba local government area, 1481km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 6,204 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $230/week — below the Queensland state median of $359/week. 18% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$230/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,204

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Brisbane
1481 km
Households renting
18%
Separate houses
93%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
13%
Top occupation
Managers
LGA
Mareeba

Renting in Tablelands

Tablelands comes in cheaper than most of Queensland — the typical renter pays $230/week, around 36% below the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 71% are owners or paying down a mortgage), and only 18% rent. The suburb is overwhelmingly separate houses (93%), with very little high-density stock. Population is around 6,204, median age 43, and the most common occupation category is Managers. 13% of residents were born overseas. At 1481km from Brisbane, Tablelands typically sits outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — but state rent indices since 2021 have moved a lot, so the live figure above is a better current guide than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Tablelands?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Tablelands, QLD was $230. 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 Tablelands rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Tablelands came in at $230 — 36% below. Tablelands sits 1481km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 93% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Tablelands have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Tablelands's $230/week (ABS 2021): Charters Towers, Clermont, Millmerran. On the higher end, you've got Babinda, Granville, Southern Downs - East. 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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