Average rent in Zillmere, QLD — 2026
Zillmere sits in the Brisbane local government area, 12km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 9,323 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $350/week — below the Queensland state median of $359/week. 53% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.
$350/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 9,323
- Median age
- 34
- Distance to Brisbane
- 12 km
- Households renting
- 53%
- Separate houses
- 55%
- Flats / apartments
- 29%
- Born overseas
- 29%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Brisbane
ABS 2021
Renting in Zillmere
Zillmere runs close to the Queensland median rent of $359/week, with renters paying around $350/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Zillmere from the state norm is its renter density — 53% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 55% separate houses and 29% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 9,323, the median age is 34, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 29% of residents were born overseas. At 12km from Brisbane, Zillmere typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.
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