Dakabin vs Kallangur
Kallangur (median $685,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Dakabin ($724,000).
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Dakabin and Kallangur side by side
| Measure | Dakabin | Kallangur |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $724,000 | $685,000 |
| Median unit | $505,000 | $470,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $625/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 37.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 61.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 1005 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 66 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 5,275 | 21,761 |
| Median age | 30 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1140 mm | 1123 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.8°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 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, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Kallangur offers the higher gross rental yield (4.55% vs 4.49%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Dakabin edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 1005).
Dakabin vs Kallangur: common questions
Is Dakabin or Kallangur cheaper to buy in?
Kallangur has the lower median house price at $685,000, roughly 5% below Dakabin ($724,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
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 4.55% in Kallangur 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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