Dayboro
A population of 2,376 lives in a low-density town where 97.4% of homes are separate houses and 60.7% have 4 or more bedrooms. Household income is comparatively strong at $2,303 per week, placing Dayboro at the 88.1 percentile nationally, while the 40 median age matches the national benchmark. Compared with nearby Petrie, Dayboro has a more rural town form and a stronger detached-home profile. The 1.66% annual growth trend is being shaped by internal migration, although an Aging trajectory and a 6.8 percentage point rise in the senior share point to changing household needs.
Local council: Moreton Bay
Population
2,376
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,303/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
19
Dayboro is suited to buyers seeking detached housing, larger blocks or room for established households. The housing mix is dominated by separate houses at 97.4%, with 60.7% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 32.0% containing 3 bedrooms. Household income of $2,303 per week sits at the 88.1 percentile nationally, which can support borrowing capacity above many locations, although lending limits still depend on individual debts and deposits. The typical mortgage payment is $2,167 monthly and mortgage repayments equal 21.7% of household income, below a high-stress level. With 58.9% of households already carrying a mortgage, buyers should compare recent sales carefully and allow for maintenance costs associated with larger homes.
For Buyers
Dayboro is suited to buyers seeking detached housing, larger blocks or room for established households. The housing mix is dominated by separate houses at 97.4%, with 60.7% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 32.0% containing 3 bedrooms. Household income of $2,303 per week sits at the 88.1 percentile nationally, which can support borrowing capacity above many locations, although lending limits still depend on individual debts and deposits. The typical mortgage payment is $2,167 monthly and mortgage repayments equal 21.7% of household income, below a high-stress level. With 58.9% of households already carrying a mortgage, buyers should compare recent sales carefully and allow for maintenance costs associated with larger homes.
For Investors
Dayboro presents a family-oriented rental profile, but the tenant pool is relatively small because only 9.6% of households rent, lower than the 30.6% owning outright and 58.9% paying a mortgage. Weekly rent is $410 and vacancy is 4.6%, so investors should test achievable rent against holding costs rather than assume automatic scarcity. The 97.4% detached-house share and 60.7% concentration of 4 or more bedroom homes may support demand from families who value space. Eighteen development applications in the past 12 months indicate ongoing, though not extensive, activity. A 1.66% annual growth trend, driven by internal migration, is a positive demand signal, but a current median sale price is needed before calculating yield or capital-growth value.
Development Activity
Total DAs
44
Last 12 Months
19
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+5.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Dayboro
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Dayboro State School
Demographics
Dayboro has a median age of 40, matching the national comparison, while its 2.9 person average household is 0.4 people above the national figure. Couples with children make up 50.3% of families and couples without children account for 41.6%, helping explain the strong demand for 3 and 4-plus bedroom homes. Overseas-born residents comprise 15.9%, which is 5.7 percentage points below the national share, and university participation at 28.7% is 1.4 points below national. English ancestry is recorded for 1,118 residents, followed by Scottish at 351 and Irish at 284. A 78.0% stay rate and 22.0% turnover suggest a more settled population than faster-changing urban areas. Compared with nearby Petrie, Dayboro retains a more small-town demographic character.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.4%
Houses
0.8%
Townhouse
0.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Dayboro's housing stock is unusually detached, with separate houses making up 97.4%, compared with just 0.8% apartments and 0.8% semi-detached dwellings. Larger homes dominate: 60.7% have 4 or more bedrooms and 32.0% have 3 bedrooms, reflecting family households and the area's lower-density setting. Ownership is concentrated among mortgage holders at 58.9%, while 30.6% own outright and only 9.6% rent. Mortgage repayments equal 21.7% of household income, higher than the 17.8% rent-to-income measure but not flagged as mortgage stress. Compared with denser Petrie, Dayboro is more strongly oriented to detached family housing. Buyers should assess land, maintenance and insurance costs alongside the purchase price.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$410
Census 2021
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$933
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.6%
Unoccupied
38
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.7%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
50.3%
Couples with children
41.6%
Couples, no children
7.6%
Single parent
680
Total families
Economy & Employment
Dayboro's employment base combines essential services with building and professional work. Healthcare is the largest listed industry at 15.1% and 132 workers, followed by Construction at 14.4% and 126, Education at 13.1% and 115, Public Administration at 10.9% and 95, and Professional and Technical services at 8.0% and 70. Occupations are led by Professionals at 246, Trades at 189 and Managers at 174, with 151 each in Community and Personal services and Clerical and Administration. The labour force totals 1,227, participation is 66.9%, unemployment is 3.9% and full-time work accounts for 58.4%. Economic resources rank in the top decile, with IER decile 10, while IEO is decile 7, IRSD decile 9 and IRSAD decile 8. That contrast indicates strong financial capacity alongside a less elevated education and occupation profile than the highest-ranked areas.
Unemployment
3.9%
Labour Force
1,227
Unemployed
48
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.4%
Part-time
31.6%
Participation
66.9%
Employed
1,179
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
28.7%
Postgraduate
4.3%
Born Overseas
15.9%
Dwellings
777
Transport to Work
Dayboro suits residents comfortable with a car-led routine: 70.6% travel as car drivers, compared with 0.8% using public transport and 3.0% walking or cycling. Working from home is relatively important at 21.7%, which can reduce commuting pressure for some professional households. One local government state school is listed, so families should check enrolment zones and travel requirements against the exact address. Community participation is supported by a 20.4% volunteering rate, while 4.0% of residents need assistance. IRSAD sits in decile 8, above the midpoint, consistent with relatively strong local resources. For safety decisions, review current Queensland Police incident information and visit prospective streets at different times rather than relying on general suburb impressions.
Drive
70.6%
Public Transport
0.8%
Walk / Cycle
3.0%
Work from Home
21.7%
Growth Outlook
Dayboro has a forecast annual growth trend of 1.66%, higher than zero and supported primarily by internal migration. The wider area's population change is forecast at 20.1% over 10 years, while the shift is classified as Aging, with the senior share rising 6.8 percentage points and the young share falling 3.2 points. Gentrification remains at the Early signs stage, with a score of 23, and rent growth is 19.4%. These signals suggest demand is increasing, but the composition of that demand is changing because older households are becoming more prominent. New development activity is present with 18 applications over 12 months, which may gradually add housing choice without indicating a large construction surge.
Population trend: Moreton Bay council area
Dayboro sits in the Moreton Bay council area. These are the council area's residents, not Dayboro's.
Residents 2025
532,445
Growth, 5 yr average
+2.2%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+2.1%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Dayboro compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dayboro a good suburb to live in?
Dayboro can suit households wanting space, a quieter town setting and detached housing. The median age is 40, 97.4% of homes are separate houses and 21.7% of workers work from home. Car access matters because 70.6% commute as drivers and public transport use is only 0.8%.
What is the median house price in Dayboro?
A current median house price is not available for Dayboro. Buyers can still use the $2,167 monthly mortgage figure, $410 weekly rent and 97.4% separate-house share as budgeting context, then verify recent comparable sales, land size, condition and insurance costs before making an offer.
What schools are in Dayboro?
One local government school is listed: Dayboro State School. Families should confirm the school's year levels, enrolment zone and transport arrangements for the exact address. The suburb's average household size is 2.9 people and 50.3% of families are couples with children, so school access can be an important practical consideration.
Is Dayboro safe?
Use current Queensland Police incident information, council updates and an in-person visit to assess safety around a specific street. Dayboro has 2,376 residents, and 70.6% of commuters drive, so activity can vary between residential roads, town-centre areas and busier travel routes.
Is Dayboro good for property investment?
Dayboro may suit investors targeting family tenants, with 97.4% separate houses and 60.7% of dwellings containing 4 or more bedrooms. Rent is $410 per week, vacancy is 4.6% and 9.6% of households rent. Eighteen development applications and a 1.66% annual growth trend support investigation, but yield requires a verified purchase price.
How is Dayboro's population changing?
Dayboro's growth trend is 1.66% annually and is driven by internal migration. The wider area is forecast to change by 20.1% over 10 years, while the trajectory is Aging: the senior share has risen 6.8 percentage points and the young share has fallen 3.2 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).
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