Dakabin
The striking feature of Dakabin is how young and rental-heavy its 5,275-person profile is: the median age is 30, or 10 years below the national figure, and 62.1% of residents rent. That makes it a different proposition from an established owner-occupier market, even though 43.6% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms. Household income sits at the 59.3rd percentile, while the overseas-born share of 23.9% is 2.3 percentage points above the national figure. For buyers comparing Dakabin with nearby Kallangur or North Lakes, tenure and household composition deserve more weight than suburb labels. Growth is also material, with a 4.5% annual trend and internal migration as the primary driver.
Population
5,275
Median Age
30.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,689/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
17
Dakabin suits buyers who want family-sized housing with a relatively accessible entry profile, but a current median house price is not available. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,800 and mortgage repayments equal 24.6% of household income, while the household income position sits at the 59.3rd percentile. Housing choice is broader than a detached-only market: 58.4% of dwellings are separate houses and 37.0% are semi-detached, with 43.6% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 41.8% containing 3 bedrooms. Compared with a market dominated by large detached blocks, the semi-detached share may suit buyers prioritising lower maintenance. Address-level checks remain important because new development can change street character and local traffic quickly.
For Buyers
Dakabin suits buyers who want family-sized housing with a relatively accessible entry profile, but a current median house price is not available. The monthly mortgage figure is $1,800 and mortgage repayments equal 24.6% of household income, while the household income position sits at the 59.3rd percentile. Housing choice is broader than a detached-only market: 58.4% of dwellings are separate houses and 37.0% are semi-detached, with 43.6% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 41.8% containing 3 bedrooms. Compared with a market dominated by large detached blocks, the semi-detached share may suit buyers prioritising lower maintenance. Address-level checks remain important because new development can change street character and local traffic quickly.
For Investors
Dakabin has a strong rental orientation, with 62.1% of households renting, a share higher than either the 26.0% paying a mortgage or the 11.5% owning outright. The weekly rent is $360 and the vacancy rate is 4.2%, giving investors a useful demand and holding-cost starting point, although a current median sale price is needed to calculate yield. Seventeen development applications were recorded over 12 months, so future supply should be monitored alongside tenant demand. The 4.5% annual growth trend and internal migration driver support a higher-growth outlook than a stagnant market, but construction activity can also increase competing stock. Investors should check dwelling type, body corporate costs and delivery timing before relying on suburb-wide rental assumptions.
Development Activity
Total DAs
66
Last 12 Months
17
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-55.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Dakabin
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Northpine Christian College (Dakabin)
Dakabin State High School
Demographics
Dakabin is notably younger than the national profile: its median age is 30, which is 10 years below the national figure. University participation is 22.4%, or 7.7 percentage points below national, while 23.9% of residents were born overseas, 2.3 points above national. Average household size is 2.6, slightly higher than the national comparison at 0.1 people. English ancestry is recorded for 2,107 residents, followed by Scottish at 536 and Irish at 483, while no religion accounts for 2,464 and Christianity for 2,144. Families with children represent 38.1% of families and one-parent families 27.9%. Compared with nearby Kallangur or North Lakes, these figures point to a young, family-oriented suburb with a strong Anglo ancestry pattern and a growing migrant presence.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
58.4%
Houses
37.0%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is the clearest housing signal in Dakabin. Renting accounts for 62.1%, higher than the 26.0% mortgage-held share and the 11.5% owned-outright share, so household mobility and investor-owned stock are central to the local market. The dwelling mix is still family-scaled, with 58.4% separate houses, 37.0% semi-detached homes, 43.6% with 4 or more bedrooms and 41.8% with 3 bedrooms. Weekly rent is $360, while housing stress indicators remain false at a rent-to-income ratio of 21.3% and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.6%. Compared with a detached-only suburb, Dakabin provides more attached housing choice, which can support affordability but may produce sharper differences between established streets and new projects.
Mortgage / mo
$1,800
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $360.
$610
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $610 · units $480
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$877
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.2%
Unoccupied
84
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
38.1%
Couples with children
32.4%
Couples, no children
27.9%
Single parent
1,440
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Dakabin's largest industry at 21.9%, employing 392 people, followed by retail at 10.2% or 183 people, education at 9.6% or 173, construction at 8.6% or 154, and professional and technical services at 7.0% or 125. The occupational mix is led by professionals at 478, clerical and administrative workers at 430, community and personal service workers at 395, trades at 374 and labourers at 312. Labour-force participation is 71.5%, unemployment is 5.9% and full-time employment is 60.9%. The SEIFA results sit around the lower-middle range, with IER decile 3 and IEO, IRSD and IRSAD each at decile 4. That is lower than the 59.3rd household-income percentile, possibly because the 62.1% renter share and 5.3% needing assistance dilute the effect of employed household earners across the area.
Unemployment
5.9%
Labour Force
2,915
Unemployed
172
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.9%
Part-time
30.5%
Participation
71.5%
Employed
2,743
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.4%
Postgraduate
3.6%
Born Overseas
23.9%
Dwellings
1,888
Transport to Work
Daily life in Dakabin is strongly car-led: 74.2% of residents travel as car drivers, compared with 5.5% using public transport and 0.8% walking or cycling. Working from home accounts for 14.6%, which may reduce some commuting but does not replace the need for reliable road access. Families have access to 2 local schools, comprising a government state high school and an independent non-state college; enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. The IRSAD score is at decile 4 and 5.3% of residents need assistance, while volunteering is 11.3%. Compared with a transit-oriented suburb, Dakabin requires more transport planning, particularly for households without a car. A suburb-level crime rate is not available, so prospective residents should compare current Queensland Police information with street-level conditions before deciding.
Drive
74.2%
Public Transport
5.5%
Walk / Cycle
0.8%
Work from Home
14.6%
Population Forecast
+4.5%/yr
(+279 people/yr)
High GrowthDakabin carries a high-growth outlook, with forecast annual growth of 4.5% and internal migration identified as the primary driver. That pace is higher than a flat-growth market and should keep pressure on housing, transport and local services as new dwellings are delivered. The broader area's population change is forecast at 264.8% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is labelled Mixed. Growth is being framed as new-development expansion rather than established gentrification: the gentrification score is 0 and the forecast stage is New development, while another shift label records the suburb as Not gentrifying. Seventeen development applications in 12 months reinforce the supply-side story. Buyers and investors should therefore distinguish between established housing and project-driven stock, because their resale and rental competition may differ.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+40
Net Internal / yr
+94
Gentrification Signal
New development
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Dakabin compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dakabin a good suburb to live in?
Dakabin can suit households seeking family-sized housing, school access and a younger population. Its median age is 30, the local population is 5,275 and 43.6% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms. Compared with a transit-focused suburb, daily life is more car-dependent because 74.2% travel by car.
What is the median house price in Dakabin?
A current median house price is not available for Dakabin. Buyers can still use the $360 weekly rent, $1,800 monthly mortgage figure and 58.4% separate-house share as market context. The 59.3rd household-income percentile provides a useful affordability comparison, but current sales evidence is needed before making an offer.
What schools are in Dakabin?
Dakabin has 2 listed schools: Dakabin State High School, a government state high school, and Northpine Christian College, an independent non-state school. Families should compare enrolment zones and transport options against the exact address, as practical access can differ between streets and is more important than school-sector labels alone.
Is Dakabin safe?
A suburb-specific crime rate is not available, so a numeric safety verdict should not be inferred. Dakabin's IRSAD position is decile 4, but that is a socioeconomic comparison rather than a crime measure. Check current Queensland Police information and visit the area at different times before committing to a property.
Is Dakabin good for property investment?
Dakabin has investor-supportive signals, including a 62.1% renter share, $360 weekly rent, a 4.2% vacancy rate and 17 development applications over 12 months. The 4.5% annual growth outlook is higher than a flat market, but new supply may increase competition. Confirm sale prices, dwelling costs and project timing before calculating returns.
How is Dakabin's population changing?
Dakabin has 5,275 residents today, with growth driven primarily by internal migration. The annual forecast trend is 4.5%, the broader-area population change is 264.8% over 10 years and the trajectory is Mixed. Compared with a stable suburb, this points to faster change in housing demand, services and traffic.
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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