Average rent in Torres Strait Islands, QLD2026

Torres Strait Islands sits in the Torres Strait Island local government area, 2284km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 4,124 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $130/week — below the Queensland state median of $359/week. 89% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$130/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
4,124

ABS 2021

Median age
27
Distance to Brisbane
2284 km
Households renting
89%
Separate houses
94%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
3%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Torres Strait Island

Renting in Torres Strait Islands

Torres Strait Islands comes in below the Queensland median, with renters typically paying $130/week — about 64% under the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 89% of households here rent, well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. Lower-than-median rent paired with a renter majority typically means a faster-moving rental market: more frequent turnover and more places coming up for rent at any given time. Housing breaks down as 94% separate houses and 0% flats. Population is 4,124, median age 27, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 3% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 2284km from Brisbane. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Torres Strait Islands?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Torres Strait Islands, QLD was $130. 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 Torres Strait Islands rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Torres Strait Islands came in at $130 — 64% below. Torres Strait Islands sits 2284km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 94% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Torres Strait Islands have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Torres Strait Islands's $130/week (ABS 2021) include Carpentaria, Aurukun, Palm Island. Far Central West, Northern Highlands, Carole 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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