Dakenba at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
127
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Dakenba.
The postcode for Dakenba is 4715 (QLD).
Dakenba (4715) sits in the Banana region of Queensland.
Dakenba has roughly 127 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Dakenba scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dakenba's population at 127, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (93% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
127
Median age
44
Family households
93%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$165/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
127
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Banana Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
1,645
total offences in 2026 across the Banana Shire Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
70
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Dakenba.
Local schools for Dakenba
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Government School Catchment
Biloela State School
Biloela State High School
Mount Murchison State School
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Frequently asked
About Dakenba.
- What is the Dakenba postcode?
- Dakenba is in the 4715 postcode, in QLD, in the Banana region.
- Where is Dakenba?
- Dakenba is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4715, in the Banana region.
- What is the average rent in Dakenba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $165.
- What schools are in Dakenba?
- There are 6 schools serving Dakenba on this page, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Biloela State School, Biloela State High School.
- How walkable is Dakenba?
- Dakenba has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 70.
- What suburbs are near Dakenba?
- Dakenba is close to Biloela, Mount Murchison, Valentine Plains, Orange Creek, Prospect.
- What is the population of Dakenba?
- The population of Dakenba is approximately 127 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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