Kurwongbah vs Dakabin
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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Kurwongbah and Dakabin side by side
| Measure | Kurwongbah | Dakabin |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $724,000 |
| Median unit | – | $505,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $625/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 37.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 61.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 1009 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 90 | – |
| Population | 1,552 | 5,275 |
| Median age | 42 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1143 mm | 1140 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.7°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.
Kurwongbah vs Dakabin: common questions
Does Kurwongbah or Dakabin 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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