Dakabin vs Kurwongbah
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dakabin (1009) sits above Kurwongbah (1002). Kurwongbah skews owner-occupied (85%), Dakabin runs more rental-dense (37% owner).
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Dakabin and Kurwongbah side by side
| Measure | Dakabin | Kurwongbah |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $724,000 | – |
| Median unit | $505,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $625/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 37.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 61.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 1002 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 90 |
| Population | 5,275 | 1,552 |
| Median age | 30 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1140 mm | 1143 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.9°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Dakabin edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 1002). Kurwongbah also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dakabin vs Kurwongbah: common questions
Does Dakabin or Kurwongbah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dakabin scores 1009 vs 1002 in Kurwongbah. 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.
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