Dakabin vs Narangba
Dakabin (median $724,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Narangba ($789,500).
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Dakabin and Narangba side by side
| Measure | Dakabin | Narangba |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $724,000 | $789,500 |
| Median unit | $505,000 | $479,250 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $625/wk | $610/wk |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | $415/wk |
| Owner occupied | 37.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 61.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 32 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 5 |
| Population | 5,275 | 20,910 |
| Median age | 30 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1140 mm | 1154 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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dakabin (1009) sits above Narangba (981). Narangba skews owner-occupied (75%), Dakabin runs more rental-dense (37% owner).
- For buyers
- Dakabin is the lower entry point at $724,000 median, 8% 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 4.02%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Dakabin edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 981). Narangba also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Dakabin vs Narangba: common questions
Is Dakabin or Narangba cheaper to buy in?
Dakabin has the lower median house price at $724,000, roughly 8% below Narangba ($789,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Dakabin or Narangba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dakabin scores 1009 vs 981 in Narangba. 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 Narangba?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.49% in Dakabin vs 4.02% in Narangba. 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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