New leases of all home types in Carrara had a median rent of $850 a week in July–Sept 2026, across 99 new leases, up 9.0% on a year earlier.
New leases are rents agreed at the start of a tenancy in July–Sept 2026, from Queensland RTA bond data, not what current tenants pay.
Medians from the published data, for every group. Middle half: half the figures fall in this range, a quarter below it and a quarter above. Method
July–Sept 2026 · Queensland RTA bond data
| Homes | Median | Middle half | Leases | vs a year earlier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| all homes | $850/wk | 99 | +9.0% | |
| 3-bed housesCheck an increase | $890/wk | 20 | — | |
| 4-bed housesCheck an increase | $1,250/wk | 12 | — | |
| 3-bed townhousesCheck an increase | $850/wk | 19 | — |
© The State of Queensland (Residential Tenancies Authority), median rents quarterly data.
Each suburb's median weekly rent for new leases, July–Sept 2026, from Queensland RTA bond data: up to eight nearby suburbs, those with the most new leases, in name order. A median from fewer than 20 new leases isn't shown (—).
| Suburb | All homes | 2-bed units | 3-bed houses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmore 4214 | $775/wk | — | $875/wk |
| Benowa 4217 | $995/wk | — | — |
| Broadbeach Waters 4218 | $1,000/wk | — | — |
| Bundall 4217 | $830/wk | — | — |
| Merrimac 4226 | $820/wk | — | — |
| Molendinar 4214 |
Every suburb in the council area: Gold Coast rents by suburb
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| $830/wk |
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| Southport 4215 | $700/wk | $775/wk | $850/wk |
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| Surfers Paradise 4217 | $770/wk | $850/wk | — |
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© The State of Queensland (Residential Tenancies Authority), median rents quarterly data.