Dayboro
Household income at the 88th percentile nationally sets Dayboro apart from typical outer-Brisbane communities, yet the median house price sits around $552,000, well below the state capital's inner-ring benchmarks. The suburb scores decile 9 on IRSD and decile 8 on IRSAD, placing it in the upper advantage tier despite its rural-fringe character. Detached houses make up 97.4% of dwellings, four-bedroom homes account for 60.7% of stock, and only 9.7% of households rent, making this overwhelmingly an owner-occupier community shaped by families on large blocks rather than investors or renters.
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
22
Median House
$552K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At a median of $552,000 with monthly mortgage repayments around $2,167, Dayboro sits below the median for Brisbane's established middle-ring suburbs. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.7% is below the 30% stress threshold, giving buyers more headroom than many southeast Queensland markets. Stock is almost entirely detached houses at 97.4%, with 60.7% having four or more bedrooms, delivering space that is harder to find at comparable prices closer to the city. Outright ownership at 30.9% alongside a 59.4% mortgage rate signals a settled community where turnover is low.
For Buyers
At a median of $552,000 with monthly mortgage repayments around $2,167, Dayboro sits below the median for Brisbane's established middle-ring suburbs. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.7% is below the 30% stress threshold, giving buyers more headroom than many southeast Queensland markets. Stock is almost entirely detached houses at 97.4%, with 60.7% having four or more bedrooms, delivering space that is harder to find at comparable prices closer to the city. Outright ownership at 30.9% alongside a 59.4% mortgage rate signals a settled community where turnover is low.
For Investors
Only 9.7% of Dayboro households rent, a low share compared to higher-density Brisbane suburbs, which keeps the tenant pool thin. Weekly rent of $410 against an estimated median of $552,000 implies a gross yield around 3.9%, below what many regional Queensland markets offer. The vacancy rate of 4.6% is elevated above the landlord-friendly sub-3% threshold. The brighter side is rent growth of 19.4% over the past period and a population increase of 20.1% over the decade, with internal migration adding about 111 residents annually. Supply pressure is light: just 19 development applications in 12 months for a suburb of 2,376 people.
Development Activity
Total DAs
42
Last 12 Months
22
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+37.5%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Dayboro iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Dayboro State School
Prep-6 · 322 students
Demographics
The median age of 40 matches the national figure, but the trajectory is aging: the senior share rose 6.8 points while the working-age share fell 3.4 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents at 15.9% are 5.7 points below the national average, reflecting a mostly Australian-born population. English ancestry leads with 1,118 residents, followed by Scottish (351) and Irish (284). University qualifications at 28.7% are 1.4 points below national, consistent with the area's blend of trade and professional occupations. Household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above national, driven by the dominance of couple-with-children families in large homes.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.4%
Houses
0.8%
Townhouse
0.8%
Apartment
Tenure
At 97.4% separate houses and just 0.8% apartments, Dayboro's stock is far less diverse than the national average, which includes substantial medium-density supply. Four-plus bedroom homes at 60.7% reflect the large-block character and stand well above the national share. Outright owners (30.9%) and mortgagees (59.4%) together account for 90.3% of households. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.7% and rent-to-income of 17.8% are both below conventional stress levels, so housing costs are manageable relative to local incomes. Density of 164.5 per square kilometre across 14.44 square kilometres means residents get meaningful land area by Queensland suburban standards.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$410
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
26.9%
Couples, no children
2,052
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 15.1% (132 workers), followed by Construction at 14.4% (126) and Education at 13.1% (115). This mix is consistent with an outer family suburb: trades maintain acreage homes, teachers and health workers serve local families. Public Administration at 10.9% (95) and Professional/Technical at 8.0% (70) add white-collar weight. By occupation, Professionals (246) and Managers (174) rank first and second. The full-time employment rate of 64.9% and unemployment of 4.3% are close to national averages. Household income at the 88th percentile nationally is higher than the occupational mix alone would predict, pointing to dual-income households and strong private wealth.
Unemployment
2.6%
Labour Force
5,963
Unemployed
157
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.9%
Part-time
30.8%
Participation
60.5%
Employed
1,062
Occupations
Top Industries
University
28.7%
Postgraduate
4.3%
Born Overseas
15.9%
Dwellings
777
Transport to Work
Car reliance at 90.1% of commuters is high even by outer-suburban standards, because public transport reaches just 1.1% of workers. Walking and cycling at 3.9% is modestly above the national average for comparable semi-rural areas. Volunteering at 20.4% of residents is above the national average and points to active local participation. Only 4.0% (91 people) need daily assistance. Crime data is not available for Dayboro. The IRSAD decile of 8 places the suburb in the upper quarter of advantage nationally, and the IER decile of 10 on economic resources reflects the high owner-occupier rate and household wealth of this predominantly family community.
Drive
90.1%
Public Transport
1.1%
Walk / Cycle
3.9%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.66%/yr
(+168 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grew 20.1% over the past decade, a rate higher than most established southeast Queensland suburbs. Annual growth is forecast at 1.66%, adding about 168 residents a year. Medium projections place the broader area at 11,129 by 2031, up from roughly 10,103 in 2025. Internal migration at a net 111 per year is the primary engine, well above the overseas contribution of about 40. Rent growth of 19.4% and real income growth of 10.2% indicate demand is outpacing affordability gains. Affordability improved from 50.7% of income in 2011 to 44.6% in 2021, but the direction is worth watching as prices edge higher relative to state median benchmarks.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+40
Net Internal / yr
+111
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +28% since 2011, Net internal migration +111/yr
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 scores decile 9 on IRSD and decile 8 on IRSAD, placing it in the upper advantage tier nationally. Household income sits at the 88th percentile, mortgage stress is 21.7% of income, and the suburb has grown 20.1% in population over the past decade, all pointing to a stable, sought-after community for families.
What is the median house price in Dayboro?
The median house price is estimated at $552,000 with weekly rent around $410. Monthly mortgage repayments average approximately $2,167, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.7%, which is below the 30% stress threshold and lower than many comparable southeast Queensland communities.
What schools are in Dayboro?
No schools are recorded inside the Dayboro boundary in this dataset. The suburb's 2,376 residents largely rely on educational facilities in neighbouring areas. Despite this, university qualifications reach 28.7% of adults, only 1.4 points below the national average, indicating a well-educated resident base.
Is Dayboro safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Dayboro in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 9 on IRSD, the index of relative disadvantage, placing it in the top 10% of low-disadvantage areas nationally. Only 4.0% of residents (91 people) need daily assistance, consistent with a low-hardship community.
Is Dayboro good for property investment?
The investment fundamentals are mixed. Weekly rent of $410 against a $552,000 median implies a gross yield around 3.9%, and rent has grown 19.4% over the measurement period. However, the vacancy rate is 4.6%, above ideal landlord levels, and only 9.7% of households rent, limiting the tenant pool compared to higher-density suburbs.
How is Dayboro's population changing?
Population has grown 20.1% over the past decade and is forecast to grow at 1.66% annually, adding around 168 residents per year. Net internal migration contributes approximately 111 new residents a year. Medium projections put the broader area population at about 11,129 by 2031, up from around 10,103 in 2025.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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