Average rent in Whitfield - Edge Hill, QLD — 2026
Whitfield - Edge Hill is part of the Cairns council area and sits 1393km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 8,353 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $325/week, which is below the Queensland median of $359/week. About 33% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
$325/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
Where rent has gone since 2021 is unknown — up or down? Be the first to report it and help everyone else searching Whitfield - Edge Hill.
Report rent for Whitfield - Edge Hill
Anonymous. Your report improves accuracy for everyone searching rent in this suburb.
Select a quarter to report
No reports yetSelected: 2026 Q2
Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 8,353
- Median age
- 43
- Distance to Brisbane
- 1393 km
- Households renting
- 33%
- Separate houses
- 75%
- Flats / apartments
- 12%
- Born overseas
- 23%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Cairns
ABS 2021
Renting in Whitfield - Edge Hill
Whitfield - Edge Hill sits close to the Queensland median, with renters typically paying $325/week — within striking distance of the state-wide $359/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is largely owner-occupied: 64% of households own outright or with a mortgage, and only 33% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (75%), giving the suburb a settled, family-oriented character that's reflected in the median age of 43 and a population of around 8,353. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 23% of residents were born overseas. 1393km from Brisbane, Whitfield - Edge Hill 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 Whitfield - Edge Hill?+
How does Whitfield - Edge Hill rent compare to Queensland?+
Which suburbs near Whitfield - Edge Hill have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs in QLD
Renting in QLD?
Know your rights as a renter — state laws, repair obligations, bond rules and more.
QLD renter resources →Contact us · Privacy · Terms