Average rent in Thorneside, QLD — 2026

Thorneside is part of the Redland council area and sits 17km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 3,877 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $370/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 29% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,877

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Brisbane
17 km
Households renting
29%
Separate houses
64%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
21%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Redland

Renting in Thorneside

Thorneside sits close to the Queensland median, with renters typically paying $370/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 69% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 29% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (64%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 41 and a population of around 3,877. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 21% of residents were born overseas. 17km from Brisbane, Thorneside is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Thorneside?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Thorneside, QLD was $370. 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 Thorneside rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Thorneside sat at $370 — 3% above the state average. The suburb is 17km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (64% separate houses, 1% flats here).
Which suburbs near Thorneside have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Thorneside's $370/week (ABS 2021) include Doolandella, Enoggera, Nambour. Guanaba - Springbrook, Yarrabilba, Kedron - Gordon Park sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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