Average rent in Wacol, QLD2026

Wacol sits in the Brisbane local government area, 17km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 6,220 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $290/week — below the Queensland state median of $359/week. 56% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,220

ABS 2021

Median age
34
Distance to Brisbane
17 km
Households renting
56%
Separate houses
87%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
22%
Top occupation
Labourers
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Wacol

Wacol comes in below the Queensland median, with renters typically paying $290/week — about 19% under the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 56% 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 87% separate houses and 1% flats. Population is 6,220, median age 34, and the most common occupation is Labourers. 22% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 17km from Brisbane. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Wacol?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Wacol, QLD was $290. 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 Wacol rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Wacol came in at $290 — 19% below. Wacol sits 17km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 87% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Wacol have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Wacol's $290/week (ABS 2021) include Newtown (Qld), Sandgate - Shorncliffe, Mareeba. Cranbrook, Wilsonton, Boonah 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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