Dakabin vs Mango Hill
Dakabin (median $724,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Mango Hill ($830,000).
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Dakabin and Mango Hill side by side
| Measure | Dakabin | Mango Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $724,000 | $830,000 |
| Median unit | $505,000 | $515,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $625/wk | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 37.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 61.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 1019 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 64 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 5,275 | 14,921 |
| Median age | 30 | 31 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1140 mm | 1104 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.6°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 Mango Hill (1019) sits above Dakabin (1009). Mango Hill skews owner-occupied (52%), Dakabin runs more rental-dense (37% owner).
- For buyers
- Dakabin is the lower entry point at $724,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Dakabin offers the higher gross rental yield (4.49% vs 4.13%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Mango Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 1009). Mango Hill also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dakabin vs Mango Hill: common questions
Is Dakabin or Mango Hill cheaper to buy in?
Dakabin has the lower median house price at $724,000, roughly 13% below Mango Hill ($830,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dakabin or Mango Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mango Hill scores 1019 vs 1009 in Dakabin. 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 Mango Hill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.49% in Dakabin vs 4.13% in Mango Hill. 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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