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Highest Rent in Queensland

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Highest Rent — Queensland

1 Broadbeach Waters $1,690
2 Benowa $1,634
3 Townsville $1,606
4 Chapel Hill $1,563
5 Noosa Heads $1,549
6 Hope Island $1,549
7 Maudsland $1,521
8 Robina $1,521
9 Pelican Waters $1,521
10 Parkwood $1,515
11 Peregian Springs $1,493
12 Carindale $1,493
13 Elanora $1,479
14 Bridgeman Downs $1,465
15 Kenmore $1,445
16 Wakerley $1,436
17 Teneriffe $1,436
18 Burleigh Waters $1,408
19 Mudgeeraba $1,408
20 Bardon $1,408
21 Bulimba $1,408
22 Main Beach $1,408
23 Mountain Creek $1,408
24 Helensvale $1,394
25 The Gap $1,380
26 Noosaville $1,380
27 Varsity Lakes $1,380
28 Everton Hills $1,352
29 Burleigh Heads $1,352
30 Mount Cotton $1,338
31 Paddington $1,324
32 Arundel $1,324
33 Miami $1,324
34 Pacific Pines $1,324
35 Thornlands $1,324
36 McDowall $1,324
37 Jindalee $1,324
38 South Brisbane $1,324
39 Currumbin Waters $1,318
40 Wurtulla $1,310
41 Redland Bay $1,310
42 Caloundra West $1,310
43 Merrimac $1,304
44 Little Mountain $1,298
45 Mermaid Beach $1,296
46 Sinnamon Park $1,296
47 Tugun $1,296
48 Eatons Hill $1,296
49 Sippy Downs $1,296
50 Bli Bli $1,296
51 Camp Hill $1,296
52 Chermside West $1,282
53 Reedy Creek $1,268
54 Norman Park $1,268
55 Cannon Hill $1,268
56 Buderim $1,268
57 Upper Coomera $1,268
58 Coolum Beach $1,268
59 Paradise Point $1,268
60 Molendinar $1,268
61 West End $1,268
62 Worongary $1,268
63 Currimundi $1,268
64 Victoria Point $1,268
65 Coomera $1,268
66 Parkinson $1,268
67 Wellington Point $1,268
68 Mermaid Waters $1,268
69 Carrara $1,268
70 Ashmore $1,268
71 Ormiston $1,268
72 Tewantin $1,268
73 Tarragindi $1,268
74 Kangaroo Point $1,268
75 Brinsmead $1,268
76 Ferny Hills $1,262
77 Palm Beach $1,253
78 Ormeau $1,253
79 Wishart $1,239
80 Banksia Beach $1,239
81 Bellbowrie $1,239
82 Arana Hills $1,239
83 Albany Creek $1,239
84 Ashgrove $1,239
85 Woolloongabba $1,239
86 Indooroopilly $1,239
87 Cornubia $1,239
88 Pimpama $1,239
89 Redlynch $1,239
90 Runaway Bay $1,225
91 Carseldine $1,225
92 Birkdale $1,225
93 Oxenford $1,225
94 Morningside $1,211
95 Highland Park $1,211
96 Palmwoods $1,211
97 Mansfield $1,211
98 Hamilton $1,211
99 Manly West $1,211
100 Biggera Waters $1,211

Cities with the highest rents in Queensland reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Broadbeach Waters leads with a median rent of $1,690 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Renters in Broadbeach Waters pay $1,690/month — that's $20,280 per year on housing alone.
  • 2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income — in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
  • 3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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