New leases of all home types in Surfers Paradise had a median rent of $770 a week in July–Sept 2026, across 797 new leases, up 6.2% 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 | $770/wk | 797 | +6.2% | |
| 1-bed unitsCheck an increase | $620/wk | 289 | +3.3% | |
| 2-bed unitsCheck an increase | $850/wk | 352 | +7.6% | |
| 3-bed unitsCheck an increase | $1,250/wk | 72 | +4.2% | |
| 3-bed housesCheck an increase | $1,250/wk | 14 | — | |
| 4-bed housesCheck an increase | $1,580/wk | 19 | — | |
| 3-bed townhousesCheck an increase | $1,000/wk | 10 | — |
© 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 |
| Broadbeach 4218 | $880/wk | $950/wk | — |
| Carrara 4211 | $850/wk | — | $890/wk |
| Labrador 4215 | $700/wk | $700/wk | — |
| Main Beach 4217 | $1,100/wk | $1,100/wk | — |
| Mermaid Beach 4218 |
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| $900/wk |
| $860/wk |
| — |
| Mermaid Waters 4218 | $875/wk | $750/wk | $1,130/wk |
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| Southport 4215 | $700/wk | $775/wk | $850/wk |
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© The State of Queensland (Residential Tenancies Authority), median rents quarterly data.