Dakabin vs Kallangur.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $724,000 and $685,000. Dakabin edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kallangur (median $685,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Dakabin ($724,000). Over the past year, Dakabin (+7%) ran 7.0 percentage points ahead of Kallangur (0%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dakabin (1009) sits above Kallangur (1005). Kallangur skews owner-occupied (54%), Dakabin runs more rental-dense (37% owner).
For buyers
Kallangur is the lower entry point at $685,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Dakabin carries both higher gross yield (4.92% vs 4.40%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Dakabin edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 1005).
Common questions
Is Dakabin or Kallangur cheaper to buy in?
Kallangur has the lower median house price at $685,000, roughly 6% below Dakabin ($724,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Dakabin or Kallangur?
Over the past 12 months, Dakabin grew +7% vs 0% in Kallangur, a gap of 7.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Dakabin or Kallangur have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dakabin scores 1009 vs 1005 in Kallangur. 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 Kallangur?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.92% in Dakabin vs 4.40% in Kallangur. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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