Average rent in Westcourt - Bungalow, QLD2026

Westcourt - Bungalow is part of the Cairns council area and sits 1388km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 6,519 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $280/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 57% 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
6,519

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Brisbane
1388 km
Households renting
57%
Separate houses
39%
Flats / apartments
39%
Born overseas
28%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Cairns

Renting in Westcourt - Bungalow

Westcourt - Bungalow comes in below the Queensland median, with renters typically paying $280/week — about 22% under the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). What stands out is the renter share — 57% 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 39% separate houses and 39% flats. Population is 6,519, median age 39, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 28% of residents were born overseas, and the suburb sits 1388km from Brisbane. Applications can close quickly here, so flexibility on inspection times helps.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Westcourt - Bungalow?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Westcourt - Bungalow, QLD was $280. 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 Westcourt - Bungalow rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Westcourt - Bungalow came in at $280 — 22% below. Westcourt - Bungalow sits 1388km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 39% separate houses and 39% flats).
Which suburbs near Westcourt - Bungalow have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Westcourt - Bungalow's $280/week (ABS 2021) include Proserpine, Walkervale - Avenell Heights, Mount Isa. Wulguru - Roseneath, Mareeba, North Ipswich - Tivoli 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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