Average rent in Whitfield - Edge Hill, QLD2026

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.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
8,353

ABS 2021

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

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?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Whitfield - Edge Hill, QLD was $325. 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 Whitfield - Edge Hill rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Whitfield - Edge Hill came in at $325 — 9% below. Whitfield - Edge Hill sits 1393km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 75% separate houses and 12% flats).
Which suburbs near Whitfield - Edge Hill have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Whitfield - Edge Hill's $325/week (ABS 2021): Waterford West, West Mackay, East Mackay. On the higher end, you've got Walkerston - Eton, Gordonvale - Trinity, Cairns City. 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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