Dakabin

Dakabin lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Dakabin's population is around 6,229 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 954 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,275 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,969 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 129 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,118 persons per square kilometer. Dakabin's growth rate of 18.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 47.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. A significant population increase is forecast for Dakabin, with the area expected to grow by 1,667 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 22.6% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Dakabin among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Dakabin has seen approximately 63 dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25317 homes were approved, with a further 24 approved in FY26 as of current data. On average, each home built over these years has accommodated around 3.9 new residents per year.

This supply has lagged demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $197,000, which is below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options for purchasers. In FY26, $731,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Dakabin has experienced 65.0% more development activity per person. This should provide buyers with ample choice, although building activity has slowed in recent years. The area's development activity is significantly above the national average, suggesting strong developer interest.

Recent construction comprises 24.0% standalone homes and 76.0% medium to high-density housing. This shift towards compact living offers affordable entry pathways, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns, currently at 58.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. Looking ahead, Dakabin is projected to grow by 1,407 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Dakabin has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to influence the local area's performance significantly. These include Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital, Moreton Bay Central (formerly The Mill at Moreton Bay), Dohles Rocks Connection Road, and North Lakes Industrial Development Site. Details about these key projects can be found below.

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Dakabin has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Dakabin has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 6.5% as of September 2024.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.0%. As of September 2025, Dakabin's unemployment rate is 2.5% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%, with workforce participation at 71.6% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade shows a particularly high concentration, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 5.5% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.0%, while labour force increased by 5.2%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Dakabin's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Dakabin SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $55,970 and an average income of $62,502 in financial year 2022. This was below the national average, with Greater Brisbane's median income being $55,645 and average income $70,520 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99%, estimated incomes for September 2025 are approximately $63,800 (median) and $71,246 (average). Census 2021 data shows personal income ranked at the 63rd percentile ($877 weekly), with household income at the 46th percentile. Income distribution indicates 40.8% of Dakabin's population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, consistent with broader regional trends showing 33.3% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 42nd percentile.

Dakabin displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Dakabin, as per the latest Census, was 58.4% houses and 41.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 78.0% houses and 22.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dakabin stood at 11.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.3% and rented ones at 62.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,820. Median weekly rent in Dakabin was recorded at $360, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Dakabin's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Dakabin features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 73.5% of all households, including 28.6% couples with children, 23.1% couples without children, and 20.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 26.5%, with lone person households at 22.0% and group households making up 4.4%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

Dakabin performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

The area has lower university qualification rates at 18.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 44.7% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificates at 32.1%. Educational participation is high, with 34.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.2% in primary, 8.8% in secondary, and 5.5% in tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Dakabin has eight active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 53 different routes, facilitating 1,822 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 334 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency is high, averaging 260 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 227 weekly trips per individual stop.

Dakabin's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Dakabin's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks.

Common health conditions among its general population are largely typical but somewhat higher than the national average for older cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of Dakabin's total population (~3,183 people), slightly lower than the average SA2 area. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in Dakabin, affecting 13.2 and 9.6% of residents respectively. A total of 67.5% of Dakabin residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.9% across Greater Brisbane. Dakabin has 9.0% of its population aged 65 and over (559 people), lower than the 11.6% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Dakabin was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Dakabin's cultural diversity is above average, with 12.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 23.9% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Dakabin, accounting for 44.5%. The 'Other' religious category comprises 1.4%, compared to 2.7% regionally.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are English (28.6%), Australian (25.9%), and Other (8.3%). Notably, New Zealanders make up 1.7%, Samoans 1.6%, and Maori 1.8%, each higher than their respective regional percentages of 1.5%, 1.3%, and 1.7%.

Dakabin hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Dakabin has a median age of 30, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and significantly lower than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Dakabin has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.7%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of Dakabin's population aged 35 to 44 has increased from 14.8% to 15.8%, while the proportion of those aged 15 to 24 has decreased from 15.3% to 13.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that Dakabin's age structure will shift significantly. The number of residents aged 45-54 is projected to increase by 352 people (48%), rising from 731 to 1,084. Conversely, the number of residents in the 25-34 age range is expected to decrease.