Brisbane, Australia
Living in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane
Riverside peninsula with city skyline views. Cliffs for climbing, Story Bridge, and ferry access. Perfect for active lifestyles.
A one-bedroom in Kangaroo Point rents for about $2,100 - $2,400/month — a safe area (safety 4/5), roughly 8 minutes from Brisbane center by bus.
Commute to Center
8 min
bus
Safety Rating
4/5
SafeVibe
riversideactiveviews
Rent in Kangaroo Point
Monthly rent in AUD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,900 - $2,200/mo | $2,100 - $2,400/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,400 - $2,800/mo | $2,600 - $3,000/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,000 - $3,600/mo | $3,200 - $3,800/mo |
How Kangaroo Point compares in Brisbane
Within AffordWhere's Brisbane dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,250/month — roughly 5% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 8 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,600 - $3,000/month and three-bedrooms $3,200 - $3,800/month on second-hand contracts. At 8 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Brisbane areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the riverside, active, views tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Woolloongabba. For a shorter commute, see Fortitude Valley.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Getting around & nearby amenities
OpenStreetMap maps Dockside ferry terminal as the nearest rail stop, Kangaroo Point Park as nearby green space and Seasons IGA East Brisbane as the nearest supermarket around the Kangaroo Point reference point. A pharmacy is also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.
Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in Kangaroo Point costs $2,100 - $2,400/month (second-hand contract) or $1,900 - $2,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,600 - $3,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,200 - $3,800/month.
- Is Kangaroo Point safe for expats?
- Kangaroo Point has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.
- How long is the commute from Kangaroo Point to Brisbane center?
- The commute from Kangaroo Point to Brisbane city center takes approximately 8 minutes by bus.
- What is Kangaroo Point like to live in?
- Riverside peninsula with city skyline views. Cliffs for climbing, Story Bridge, and ferry access. Perfect for active lifestyles. In our data it is tagged as riverside, active, views.
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