Average rent in Thornlands, QLD — 2026

Thornlands commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $470/week — about 31% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (71% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (87%). 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 19,263, the median age is 36, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Thornlands is 26km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.