Burpengary vs Dakabin
Dakabin (median $724,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Burpengary ($750,000).
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Burpengary and Dakabin side by side
| Measure | Burpengary | Dakabin |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $750,000 | $724,000 |
| Median unit | $445,000 | $505,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $625/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 37.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 61.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 1009 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | – |
| Transit score | 20 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 16,488 | 5,275 |
| Median age | 36 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1193 mm | 1140 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 29.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dakabin (1009) sits above Burpengary (971). Burpengary skews owner-occupied (67%), Dakabin runs more rental-dense (37% owner).
- For buyers
- Dakabin is the lower entry point at $724,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Dakabin offers the higher gross rental yield (4.49% vs 4.02%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Dakabin edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 971).
Burpengary vs Dakabin: common questions
Is Burpengary or Dakabin cheaper to buy in?
Dakabin has the lower median house price at $724,000, roughly 3% below Burpengary ($750,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Burpengary or Dakabin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dakabin scores 1009 vs 971 in Burpengary. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Burpengary or Dakabin?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.49% in Dakabin vs 4.02% in Burpengary. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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