Average rent in Woolloongabba, QLD — 2026

Woolloongabba sits in the Brisbane local government area, 3km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 8,597 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $440/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 70% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$440/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
8,597

ABS 2021

Median age
29
Distance to Brisbane
3 km
Households renting
70%
Separate houses
30%
Flats / apartments
69%
Born overseas
40%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Brisbane

Renting in Woolloongabba

Woolloongabba sits well above the Queensland median, with the typical renter paying $440/week — that's 23% over the state-wide $359/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 70%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (69%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Brisbane. About 40% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 3km from the Brisbane CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Woolloongabba?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Woolloongabba, 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 Woolloongabba rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Woolloongabba came in at $440 — 23% above. Woolloongabba sits 3km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 30% separate houses and 69% flats).
Which suburbs near Woolloongabba have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Woolloongabba'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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