Average rent in Toowong, QLD — 2026

Toowong sits in the Brisbane local government area, 4km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 12,428 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $420/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 54% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$420/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
12,428

ABS 2021

Median age
30
Distance to Brisbane
4 km
Households renting
54%
Separate houses
30%
Flats / apartments
67%
Born overseas
34%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Toowong

Toowong sits well above the Queensland median, with the typical renter paying $420/week — that's 17% over the state-wide $359/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 54%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (67%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Brisbane. About 34% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 4km from the Brisbane CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Toowong?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Toowong, 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 Toowong rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Toowong came in at $420 — 17% above. Toowong sits 4km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 30% separate houses and 67% flats).
Which suburbs near Toowong have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Toowong's $420/week (ABS 2021) include Upper Mount Gravatt, Narangba, Noosa Hinterland. Cornubia - Carbrook, Macgregor (Qld), Hawthorne 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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