Dakabin vs Deception Bay
Deception Bay (median $663,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Dakabin ($724,000).
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Dakabin and Deception Bay side by side
| Measure | Dakabin | Deception Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $724,000 | $663,000 |
| Median unit | $505,000 | $445,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $625/wk | $585/wk |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 37.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 61.0% | 39.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 28 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 5,275 | 19,573 |
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1140 mm | 1140 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°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 Deception Bay (980). Deception Bay skews owner-occupied (58%), Dakabin runs more rental-dense (37% owner).
- For buyers
- Deception Bay is the lower entry point at $663,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Deception Bay offers the higher gross rental yield (4.59% vs 4.49%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Dakabin edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 980).
Dakabin vs Deception Bay: common questions
Is Dakabin or Deception Bay cheaper to buy in?
Deception Bay has the lower median house price at $663,000, roughly 8% below Dakabin ($724,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dakabin or Deception Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dakabin scores 1009 vs 980 in Deception Bay. 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, Dakabin or Deception Bay?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.59% in Deception Bay vs 4.49% in Dakabin. 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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