Clayfield renters are paying close to $920 a week for the typical house, a level that is reshaping what many locals can afford and how quickly they need to act when a listing appears.
After the December 2025 quarter, the latest Domain Rent Report showed Brisbane’s median house rent rose again to $670 a week and unit rents to $650, with the city recording the strongest quarterly rise in house rents of any capital. The same report and related coverage point to extremely tight rental conditions, with vacancy rates below 1% across Brisbane contributing to ongoing pressure.
What the Data Shows in Clayfield
The suburb-level snapshot for Clayfield indicates median asking rents for houses are about $920 a week, with unit rents also higher over the past year. That puts Clayfield well above the Brisbane median and reflects how inner-north suburbs can sit at the sharp end of a citywide shortage.
For broader context, Domain’s Rent Report outlines the overall lift in Brisbane rents and explains that limited supply remains the central driver of price rises, even as growth is expected to slow when renters hit affordability limits.
Why the Inner North Is Under Pressure
Analysts tracking Brisbane’s rental market have linked the latest rise to a shortage of available homes and continued demand, rather than a single local factor. The REIQ’s market reporting has also highlighted how low vacancy rates intensify competition, leaving renters with fewer choices and less bargaining power.
In established suburbs like Clayfield, where new rental supply can be limited, that pressure can show up quickly in higher weekly rents and faster decision-making by applicants.
What It Means for the Clayfield Community
For residents, the shift is most visible in the shrinking pool of homes within lower weekly budgets. Industry commentary reported alongside the latest Domain findings suggests cheaper rentals attract heavier enquiry across Brisbane, and that pattern can be felt in inner-north suburbs where demand is steady.
The same research also suggests rent rises may continue, but with a slower pace if households reach their financial limit, which could place more focus on value, condition and liveability when renters choose where to apply.
Where This Could Head Next
Economists expect rents to keep rising in the near term, but they also point to an affordability ceiling that can slow growth as renters push back. Even with that slowing effect, the key issue remains supply.
With vacancy rates still very low, Clayfield renters are likely to face strong competition through 2026, especially for well-located, well-presented homes.
Published 28-Jan-2026
