Average rent in Upper Caboolture, QLD2026

Upper Caboolture is part of the Moreton Bay council area and sits 41km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 3,260 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $420/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 8% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$420/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,260

ABS 2021

Median age
41
Distance to Brisbane
41 km
Households renting
8%
Separate houses
98%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
15%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Moreton Bay

Renting in Upper Caboolture

Upper Caboolture is one of the more expensive parts of Queensland to rent in — the typical renter pays $420/week, around 17% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 89% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (98%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 41km from Brisbane, with a population of around 3,260 and a median age of 41. The biggest occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Upper Caboolture?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Upper Caboolture, QLD was $420. 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 Upper Caboolture rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Upper Caboolture came in at $420 — 17% above. Upper Caboolture sits 41km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 98% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Upper Caboolture have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Upper Caboolture'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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