Stafford, QLD 4200
Inner-Brisbane convenience with a character all its own.
- Urban convenience
- $360/wk Median
- 48.3% Renters
Stafford Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 6.9k
- Median age
- 35
- Median weekly rent
- $360
- To the CBD
- 6.9km
- Walkability
- 9.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Stafford Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Heritage
Heritage-listed buildings along the main street give the area a distinct architectural character you won't find in the newer suburbs nearby.
Schools & Families
Family life here is well served — schools, playgrounds and a generally quiet, low-traffic feel once you're off the main road.
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.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Stafford is one of Brisbane's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 6,917 residents, a substantial 48.3% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $360 that puts it more affordable than the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Stafford
Stafford Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Stafford Reserve
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Stafford
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Stafford
Real questions renters ask before moving to Stafford.
How far is Stafford from the Brisbane CBD?
Stafford is approximately 7km from the Brisbane CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Stafford a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Stafford has a 48.3% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a substantial share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Stafford walkable?
Stafford carries a walkability score of 9.2/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
What's the community like in Stafford?
Stafford has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 6,917, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
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