Average rent in Wacol, QLD — 2026
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.
$290/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 6,220
- 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
ABS 2021
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.
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