Average rent in Upper Kedron - Ferny Grove, QLD2026

Upper Kedron - Ferny Grove is part of the Brisbane council area and sits 12km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 11,681 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 25% 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
11,681

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Brisbane
12 km
Households renting
25%
Separate houses
93%
Flats / apartments
6%
Born overseas
21%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Upper Kedron - Ferny Grove

Upper Kedron - Ferny Grove commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $400/week — about 11% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (74% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (93%). 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 11,681, the median age is 37, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Upper Kedron - Ferny Grove is 12km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Upper Kedron - Ferny Grove?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Upper Kedron - Ferny Grove, QLD was $400. 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 Kedron - Ferny Grove rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Upper Kedron - Ferny Grove came in at $400 — 11% above. Upper Kedron - Ferny Grove sits 12km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 93% separate houses and 6% flats).
Which suburbs near Upper Kedron - Ferny Grove have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Upper Kedron - Ferny Grove's $400/week (ABS 2021): Glass House Mountains, Sherwood, Alderley. On the higher end, you've got Scarborough - Newport, Coolangatta, Oxley (Qld). Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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