Average rent in Wishart, QLD2026

Wishart is part of the Brisbane council area and sits 12km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 11,444 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $440/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 25% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$440/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
11,444

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Brisbane
12 km
Households renting
25%
Separate houses
78%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
41%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Wishart

Wishart commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $440/week — about 23% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (71% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (78%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 11,444, the median age is 40, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Wishart is 12km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Wishart?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Wishart, QLD was $440. 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 Wishart rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Wishart sat at $440 — 23% above the state average. The suburb is 12km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (78% separate houses, 2% flats here).
Which suburbs near Wishart have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Wishart's $440/week (ABS 2021): Marcoola - Mudjimba, Manly West, Southport - South. On the higher end, you've got Palm Beach, Oxenford - Maudsland, Parkinson - Drewvale. 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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