City Guide · Moreton Bay, QLD
The best suburbs to rent in Moreton Bay.
Moreton Bay offers regional Queensland living without cutting Moreton Bay off from the essentials — more space, a stronger local community feel, and rent that's noticeably kinder to the budget than the capital. 37 suburbs profiled, all from the 2021 ABS Census.
- Population
- 482.4k
- Median weekly rent
- $376
- Renters
- 31.0%
- Suburbs
- 37
ABS 2021 Census
What the data shows about renting in Moreton Bay
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community across Moreton Bay, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give Moreton Bay more creative character than its size would suggest.
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links Moreton Bay to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Suburbs in Moreton Bay
Albany Creek
Albany Creek — median rent $440/wk, 15.2% renters, population 16,410.
Beachmere - Sandstone Point
Beachmere - Sandstone Point — median rent $360/wk, 20.9% renters, population 16,469.
Bray Park
Bray Park — median rent $390/wk, 28.4% renters, population 10,271.
Bribie Island
Bribie Island — median rent $335/wk, 22.6% renters, population 20,612.
Burpengary
Burpengary — median rent $350/wk, 30.5% renters, population 16,488.
Burpengary - East
Burpengary - East — median rent $430/wk, 17.4% renters, population 6,658.
Caboolture - East
Caboolture - East — median rent $315/wk, 48.3% renters, population 17,736.
Caboolture - South
Caboolture - South — median rent $340/wk, 46.8% renters, population 23,625.
Caboolture - West
Caboolture - West — median rent $300/wk, 32.5% renters, population 12,165.
Cashmere
Cashmere — median rent $420/wk, 23.2% renters, population 19,643.
Clontarf
Clontarf — median rent $345/wk, 33.9% renters, population 8,415.
Dakabin
Dakabin — median rent $360/wk, 61.4% renters, population 5,275.
Dayboro
Dayboro — median rent $400/wk, 8.7% renters, population 9,213.
Deception Bay
Deception Bay — median rent $330/wk, 35.9% renters, population 22,686.
Eatons Hill
Eatons Hill — median rent $460/wk, 10.2% renters, population 7,822.
Elimbah
Elimbah — median rent $370/wk, 9.3% renters, population 4,290.
Kallangur
Kallangur — median rent $350/wk, 42.9% renters, population 21,749.
Kilcoy
Kilcoy — median rent $330/wk, 20.1% renters, population 5,799.
Lawnton
Lawnton — median rent $340/wk, 39.1% renters, population 7,095.
Mango Hill
Mango Hill — median rent $400/wk, 45.4% renters, population 14,921.
Margate - Woody Point
Margate - Woody Point — median rent $325/wk, 40.8% renters, population 11,974.
Morayfield
Morayfield — median rent $345/wk, 24.4% renters, population 5,867.
Morayfield - East
Morayfield - East — median rent $355/wk, 42.0% renters, population 11,078.
Moreton Island
Moreton Island — median rent $213/wk, 32.3% renters, population 309.
Murrumba Downs - Griffin
Murrumba Downs - Griffin — median rent $380/wk, 40.6% renters, population 23,089.
Narangba
Narangba — median rent $415/wk, 23.7% renters, population 20,914.
North Lakes
North Lakes — median rent $420/wk, 37.3% renters, population 23,030.
Petrie
Petrie — median rent $360/wk, 29.7% renters, population 8,735.
Redcliffe
Redcliffe — median rent $334/wk, 42.4% renters, population 10,434.
Rothwell - Kippa-Ring
Rothwell - Kippa-Ring — median rent $360/wk, 35.8% renters, population 17,385.
Samford Valley
Samford Valley — median rent $495/wk, 7.0% renters, population 12,385.
Scarborough - Newport
Scarborough - Newport — median rent $405/wk, 27.1% renters, population 15,257.
Strathpine - Brendale
Strathpine - Brendale — median rent $360/wk, 36.5% renters, population 13,747.
The Hills District
The Hills District — median rent $455/wk, 18.9% renters, population 24,313.
Upper Caboolture
Upper Caboolture — median rent $420/wk, 8.2% renters, population 3,260.
Wamuran
Wamuran — median rent $350/wk, 12.6% renters, population 4,228.
Woodford - D'Aguilar
Woodford - D'Aguilar — median rent $350/wk, 14.2% renters, population 9,100.
Moreton Bay rental FAQs
Real questions renters ask about Moreton Bay as a whole.
How many suburbs does Suburb Hunt cover in Moreton Bay?
37 real Moreton Bay SA2 suburbs, from the centre to the outer growth areas — every one with a population of 50 or more, sourced from the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Moreton Bay a good place to rent?
It depends heavily on which part of Moreton Bay — that's the whole premise of comparing at the suburb level rather than the city level. Moreton Bay spans a wide range of price points and lifestyles across its 37 profiled suburbs, from 31.0% renter-share inner areas to quieter, more owner-occupied outer suburbs.
What's the median rent in Moreton Bay?
$376 a week, population-weighted across all 37 profiled Moreton Bay suburbs (2021 Census).
Where is it cheapest to rent in Moreton Bay?
Rent varies meaningfully across Moreton Bay's 37 suburbs — the outer and growth-corridor areas consistently come in well under the Moreton Bay-wide median of $376/week, while the inner and lifestyle-premium pockets sit well above it.
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