Average rent in Varsity Lakes, QLD — 2026
Varsity Lakes is part of the Gold Coast council area and sits 79km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 16,639 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $490/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 43% 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
- 16,639
- Median age
- 36
- Distance to Brisbane
- 79 km
- Households renting
- 43%
- Separate houses
- 43%
- Flats / apartments
- 24%
- Born overseas
- 34%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Gold Coast
ABS 2021
Renting in Varsity Lakes
Varsity Lakes is one of the more expensive parts of Queensland to rent in — the typical renter pays $490/week, around 36% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 55% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (43%) 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 79km from Brisbane, with a population of around 16,639 and a median age of 36. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.
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