Brisbane tenants face extra $2600 a year as median weekly rents reach $700

Realestate.com.au senior economic analyst Megan Lieu says Brisbane’s median weekly rent has hit a new peak. Brisbane’s median weekly rent has hit a new peak, with exclusive data revealing renters are paying $2600 more each year compared to 12 months ago. The latest realestate.com.au Rental Report, released today, found Brisbane’s median weekly rent reached a new peak of $700 per week in September, marking a 0.7 per cent rise over the quarter. 22 Skyview Ave, Rochedale is up for rent at $1320 per week. Annually, Brisbane rent prices are up 7.7 per cent – an additional $2600 per year for renters compared to September, 2025. The vacancy rate in Brisbane sat at 1.1 per cent in September, up 0.2 per cent over the quarter. Brisbane houses recorded 2.9 per cent rent growth compared to units, which recorded a 2.3 per cent increase over the September quarter. But annually, units (+7.2 per cent) outpaced houses (+6.7 per cent) for rent price growth. MORE NEWS: ‘Cheap Queensland’ is over as buyers pay $200k more to move north ‘Rate stampede’: 338 hiked in one week – only two left below 5.75pc Agents warn home sellers must slash prices 23 Kurrajong Street, Russell Island is on the rental marke...