Daisy Hill
A 33.8% overseas-born share, 85.7% separate houses and a 0.75% annual growth trend give Daisy Hill a distinctive established mortgage-belt profile. Overseas-born residents sit 12.2 percentage points above the national figure, while 47.5% of homes are mortgaged. Compared with nearby Springwood and Shailer Park, Daisy Hill reads as a lower-density family suburb with an aging trajectory rather than a fast apartment-led market. Its gentrification score is 5, classified as Not gentrifying.
Population
6,925
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,004/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
133
Daisy Hill suits buyers seeking established detached housing, with 85.7% of dwellings separate houses and 48.2% containing 4 or more bedrooms. A monthly mortgage benchmark of $1,842 and mortgage repayments equal to 21.2% of household income indicate a manageable position for many existing owners, helped by household income at the 75.2 percentile, above the national median. Compared with apartment-oriented suburbs, the trade-off is less dwelling variety but more family-sized stock. A current median house price is not available, so buyers should compare recent sales by land size, condition and bedroom count.
For Buyers
Daisy Hill suits buyers seeking established detached housing, with 85.7% of dwellings separate houses and 48.2% containing 4 or more bedrooms. A monthly mortgage benchmark of $1,842 and mortgage repayments equal to 21.2% of household income indicate a manageable position for many existing owners, helped by household income at the 75.2 percentile, above the national median. Compared with apartment-oriented suburbs, the trade-off is less dwelling variety but more family-sized stock. A current median house price is not available, so buyers should compare recent sales by land size, condition and bedroom count.
For Investors
The rental profile has 23.5% of households renting, a weekly rent of $400 and a 3.9% vacancy rate. That vacancy level is higher than an especially tight rental market would normally show, so investors should allow for leasing competition and avoid assuming automatic rent growth. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which may support tenant demand, while 124 development applications in 12 months could add supply or improve existing dwellings. Compared with a highly supply-constrained market, Daisy Hill requires closer property selection. A gross yield cannot be estimated reliably without a current median sale price.
Development Activity
Total DAs
265
Last 12 Months
133
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+315.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Daisy Hill
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John Paul College (Daisy Hill)
St Edward the Confessor School (Daisy Hill)
Daisy Hill State School
Demographics
Daisy Hill has a median age of 38, which is 2 years younger than the national average, but its trajectory is aging as the senior share has increased by 5.3 percentage points. The suburb is more internationally connected than the national profile, with 33.8% born overseas, 12.2 points above the national figure, and 36.3% holding university qualifications, 6.2 points higher. Average household size is 2.8, or 0.3 above national, and 45.6% of families are couples with children. English, Irish and Scottish ancestry are prominent alongside Chinese ancestry. Compared with nearby Springwood and Shailer Park, Daisy Hill shares a settled family-corridor character while retaining a notable migrant presence.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
85.7%
Houses
10.3%
Townhouse
1.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Daisy Hill is dominated by established family housing: 85.7% of dwellings are separate houses, 48.2% have 4 or more bedrooms and 42.7% have 3 bedrooms. Tenure is weighted toward owners with a mortgage at 47.5%, followed by outright owners at 28.2% and renters at 23.5%. The mortgage-to-income ratio is 21.2%, while rent equals 20.0% of household income, indicating neither tenure group is flagged for housing stress. Compared with apartment-led suburbs, Daisy Hill offers less compact stock and more land-oriented housing. Its profile is broadly consistent with nearby Springwood and Shailer Park, although buyers should assess individual blocks because suburb-wide price data is unavailable.
Mortgage / mo
$1,842
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $400.
$650
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $650 · units $540
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$872
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.9%
Unoccupied
97
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
45.6%
Couples with children
35.0%
Couples, no children
17.7%
Single parent
2,015
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Daisy Hill's largest industry at 18.7%, followed by education at 12.7%, construction at 11.8%, professional and technical services at 9.5%, and public administration at 7.2%. The occupational mix includes 827 professionals, 523 trades workers, 507 clerical and administrative workers and 464 managers, supporting a broad employment base rather than one dominant employer. Participation is 67.7%, full-time employment is 60.3% and unemployment is 5.3%. Household income sits at the 75.2 percentile, above the national median, while SEIFA places education and occupation in decile 7 and economic resources in decile 8. The relatively strong socioeconomic position reflects skilled work and established ownership, though construction and service roles add variation.
Unemployment
5.3%
Labour Force
3,714
Unemployed
197
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.3%
Part-time
31.7%
Participation
67.7%
Employed
3,517
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.3%
Postgraduate
9.1%
Born Overseas
33.8%
Dwellings
2,405
Transport to Work
Daisy Hill is practical for households with cars: 70.2% of residents drive to work, compared with only 3.8% using public transport, while 19.4% work from home. Walking or cycling accounts for 1.5%, so daily convenience depends more on private transport than active travel. Three local schools provide a mix of 1 government, 1 Catholic non-state and 1 independent non-state option; families should check enrolment zones against the exact address. Crime-rate data is not available for a reliable suburb safety comparison. Socioeconomic conditions are above the midpoint, with an IRSAD decile of 7, supporting a generally stable setting. Compared with transit-rich suburbs, Daisy Hill trades rail-style accessibility for larger homes and lower-density living.
Drive
70.2%
Public Transport
3.8%
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
19.4%
Population Forecast
+0.75%/yr
(+56 people/yr)
EstablishedDaisy Hill's growth outlook is measured rather than rapid, with a forecast annual trend of 0.75%. Overseas migration is the primary driver, while the shift trajectory is labelled Aging and the senior share has risen 5.3 percentage points. Population change across the wider area is 10.2% over 10 years, indicating steady expansion rather than a sudden surge. The gentrification score is 5 and the stage is Not gentrifying, so compared with a transformation-led corridor, redevelopment pressure appears limited. The 124 development applications in 12 months point to ongoing additions and alterations, but the established housing base remains the defining influence on future change.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+116
Net Internal / yr
-43
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +15% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Daisy Hill compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Daisy Hill a good suburb to live in?
Daisy Hill can suit households wanting detached homes, larger blocks and an established setting. About 85.7% of dwellings are separate houses, 70.2% of commuters drive, and the IRSAD score sits in decile 7, above the midpoint. Public transport is less prominent at 3.8%.
What is the median house price in Daisy Hill?
A current median house price is not available for Daisy Hill. Buyers should compare recent sales by land size, condition and bedrooms, then test affordability against the $1,842 monthly mortgage benchmark and the suburb's 21.2% mortgage-to-income ratio.
What schools are in Daisy Hill?
Daisy Hill has 3 local schools: Daisy Hill State School, St Edward the Confessor School and John Paul College. The mix includes 1 government school, 1 Catholic non-state school and 1 independent non-state school. Enrolment zones should be checked for each address.
Is Daisy Hill safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not available, so safety should be checked at street and property level. Review recent police information, lighting, traffic and school-route conditions before deciding. Daisy Hill has 6,925 residents and an IRSAD decile of 7.
Is Daisy Hill good for property investment?
Daisy Hill may suit investors seeking established detached housing, with 23.5% of households renting and weekly rent of $400. The 3.9% vacancy rate is not especially tight, and 124 development applications in 12 months could add supply. A current median price is needed to calculate yield.
How is Daisy Hill's population changing?
Daisy Hill has 6,925 residents today, with wider-area population change of 10.2% over 10 years and a forecast annual trend of 0.75%. Overseas migration is the main driver, while the trajectory is Aging and the senior share has increased by 5.3 percentage points.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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