Average rent in Walkerston - Eton, QLD2026

Walkerston - Eton sits in the Mackay local government area, 797km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 8,457 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $330/week — below the Queensland state median of $359/week. 17% 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
8,457

ABS 2021

Median age
38
Distance to Brisbane
797 km
Households renting
17%
Separate houses
88%
Flats / apartments
0%
Born overseas
6%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Mackay

Renting in Walkerston - Eton

Walkerston - Eton sits close to the Queensland median, with renters typically paying $330/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 79% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 17% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (88%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 38 and a population of around 8,457. The most common occupation is Technicians and Trades Workers, and 6% of residents were born overseas. 797km from Brisbane, Walkerston - Eton is the kind of mid-market suburb that usually sees stable rent trajectories rather than rapid spikes — though state rent indices since 2021 are worth checking against your reported figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Walkerston - Eton?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Walkerston - Eton, QLD was $330. 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 Walkerston - Eton rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Walkerston - Eton sat at $330 — 8% below the state average. The suburb is 797km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (88% separate houses, 0% flats here).
Which suburbs near Walkerston - Eton have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Walkerston - Eton's $330/week (ABS 2021): Whitfield - Edge Hill, Margate - Woody Point, Camira - Gailes. On the higher end, you've got Redcliffe, Rocklea - Acacia Ridge, Bribie Island. 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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