Eight Mile Plains, QLD 4630
A well-connected Brisbane pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $420/wk Median
- 34.2% Renters
Eight Mile Plains Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 15.2k
- Median age
- 36
- Median weekly rent
- $420
- To the CBD
- 13.8km
- Walkability
- 8.4
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Eight Mile Plains Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Signature Spotlight
City Fringe
Eight Mile Plains is one of Brisbane's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 15,186 residents, a solid minority 34.2% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $420 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Eight Mile Plains
Eight Mile Plains Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Eight Mile Plains Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Eight Mile Plains
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Eight Mile Plains
Real questions renters ask before moving to Eight Mile Plains.
Is Eight Mile Plains family-friendly for renters?
Eight Mile Plains has around 7 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $420/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Brisbane.
How far is Eight Mile Plains from the Brisbane CBD?
Eight Mile Plains is approximately 14km from the Brisbane CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Eight Mile Plains a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Eight Mile Plains has a 34.2% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
How much does it cost to rent in Eight Mile Plains?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Eight Mile Plains is $420. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $420 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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