Dakabin at a glance
Median house
$724,000
+7.0% year on year
Median unit
$505,000
+5.8% year on year
Days on market
28
Average to sell
Population
5,275
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Dakabin.
The postcode for Dakabin is 4503 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Dakabin is $724,000.
Dakabin (4503) sits in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland. The median house here is $724,000, in line with the Queensland median of around $780K. Prices have moved +7% over the past year, ahead of the Queensland average (6%).
Dakabin has roughly 5,275 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Listings here typically sell in 28 days, in line with the Queensland average of 28.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dakabin's population at 5,275, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (37% own, 61% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,275
Median age
30
Family households
73%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $724,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Queensland median. Units come in around $505,000, roughly 30% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+7%). Days on market sit around 28, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $145,000. Prices are in line with the Queensland median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Days on market run around 28, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$724,000
+7.0% over the past year. Median unit price $505,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$685/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
37%
Renter occupied
61%
At a deeper level
$724,000
+7.0% annual growth
$505,000
+5.8% annual growth
28
Average days to sell
5,275
Median age: 30
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.92% (median rent $685/wk against a $724,000 price tag). Units yield 3.71% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 61% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +7% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.92%
Based on $724,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.71%
Based on $505,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+7.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+5.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202637%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202428 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +7.0%/yr
2021
$516K
5-year change
+40%
2026
$724K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Moreton Bay City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
54,674
total offences in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dakabin.
Local schools for Dakabin
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Government School Catchment
Dakabin State High School
Dakabin State School
Bounty Boulevard State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Dakabin.
- What is the median house price in Dakabin?
- The median house price in Dakabin, QLD 4503 is $724,000. The median unit price is $505,000. Annual growth is +7.0%.
- What is the Dakabin postcode?
- Dakabin is in the 4503 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- Where is Dakabin?
- Dakabin is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4503. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dakabin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $685, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Dakabin?
- There are 20 schools serving Dakabin on this page, including Northpine Christian College, Dakabin State High School, Dakabin State School.
- What suburbs are near Dakabin?
- Dakabin is close to Kurwongbah, North Lakes, Narangba, Kallangur, Frenchs Forest.
- What is the population of Dakabin?
- The population of Dakabin is approximately 5,275 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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