Average rent in Tamborine - Canungra, QLD2026

Tamborine - Canungra sits in the Scenic Rim local government area, 71km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 15,692 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $420/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 13% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
15,692

ABS 2021

Median age
46
Distance to Brisbane
71 km
Households renting
13%
Separate houses
96%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
22%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Scenic Rim

Renting in Tamborine - Canungra

Tamborine - Canungra commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $420/week — about 17% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (84% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (96%). 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 15,692, the median age is 46, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Tamborine - Canungra is 71km 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 Tamborine - Canungra?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Tamborine - Canungra, QLD was $420. 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 Tamborine - Canungra rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Tamborine - Canungra sat at $420 — 17% above the state average. The suburb is 71km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (96% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Tamborine - Canungra have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Tamborine - Canungra's $420/week (ABS 2021): Upper Mount Gravatt, Narangba, Noosa Hinterland. On the higher end, you've got Cornubia - Carbrook, Macgregor (Qld), Hawthorne. 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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