Bouldercombe, QLD 4771
Room to breathe, on Queensland's regional rental market.
- Small-town feel
- $250/wk Median
- 12.1% Renters
Bouldercombe Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 1.9k
- Median age
- 46
- Median weekly rent
- $250
- To the CBD
- 489km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Bouldercombe Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Cafés
Renters here point to the café scene first — a handful of well-loved spots that fill up fast on weekends and know regulars by name.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
Bouldercombe is a regional Queensland community of 1,948 residents, with 12.1% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $250 — noticeably kinder to the budget than Queensland's capital. It's the kind of small and quiet town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Bouldercombe
Bouldercombe Botanic Gardens
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Bouldercombe Showgrounds
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Bouldercombe
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Bouldercombe
Real questions renters ask before moving to Bouldercombe.
What's the community like in Bouldercombe?
Bouldercombe has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 1,948, giving the suburb a small and quiet feel.
Is Bouldercombe family-friendly for renters?
Bouldercombe has around 5 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $250/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Regional QLD.
Is Bouldercombe a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Bouldercombe has a 12.1% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Bouldercombe walkable?
Bouldercombe carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
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