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 6,346 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,071 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 174 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,139 persons per square kilometer. Dakabin's growth rate of 20.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 47.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Population projections indicate an above median growth, with Dakabin expected to grow by 1,667 persons to 2041, reflecting a 20.3% increase over the 17 years.

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

Dakabin has experienced approximately 63 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25317 homes were approved, with a further 29 approved in FY26 as of now. On average, each home built over these years accommodated about 3.9 new residents per year.

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

Recent construction comprises 24.0% standalone homes and 76.0% medium to high-density housing, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 58.0% houses). This shift may be due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. Looking ahead, Dakabin is expected to grow by 1,290 residents through to 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 moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly, with key initiatives including the Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital, Bruce Highway upgrade from Dohles Rocks Road to Anzac Avenue in stage one, Moreton Bay Central development, and North Lakes Industrial Development Site.

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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 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 5.0% over the past year. By September 2025, 3,586 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.5%, which is 2.5% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

The workforce participation rate was 81.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 13.8% of residents worked from home. Dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.5%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.0% and labour force increased by 5.2%, resulting in an unemployment 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. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. 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 localised population projections.

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

The Dakabin SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $59,369 and an average of $65,999 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This was just below the national average, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% from financial year 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $65,252 (median) and $72,540 (average). Census data from 2021 showed personal income ranked at the 63rd percentile ($877 weekly), while household income was at the 46th percentile. Income distribution indicated that 40.8% of the population fell within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 33.3% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 80.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 42nd percentile.

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

Dakabin's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 58.4% houses and 41.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dakabin was at 11.4%, with the rest either mortgaged (26.3%) or rented (62.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dakabin was $1,800, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,863 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Dakabin was $360, lower than Brisbane metro's $380 and the national average of $375.

Dakabin features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 73.5 percent of all households, including 28.6 percent couples with children, 23.1 percent couples without children, and 20.7 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.5 percent, with lone person households making up 22.0 percent and group households comprising 4.4 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 18.2%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (32.1%). Educational participation is high, with 34.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.2% in primary education, 8.8% in secondary education, and 5.5% pursuing 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 67 different routes, collectively facilitating 1,792 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 334 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 87%, while trains account for 9%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 13.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 256 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 224 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Dakabin is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Dakabin faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is slightly lower than average at approximately 52% of Dakabin's total population (~3,293 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. Mental health issues affect 13.2% of residents, while asthma impacts 9.6%. Conversely, 67.5% of residents report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Working-age population health challenges are notable due to elevated chronic condition rates. Dakabin has 9.6% of residents aged 65 and over (608 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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 had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 12.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 23.9% born overseas. The predominant religion was Christianity, comprising 44.5%. Notably, the 'Other' religious category made up 1.4%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 1.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (28.6%), Australian (25.9%), and Other (8.3%). Significant differences existed in certain ethnic groups: New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.7% compared to the regional average of 1.0%, Samoans at 1.6% versus 0.9%, and Maori at 1.8% against a regional average of 1.1%.

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

Dakabin's median age is 31 years, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and significantly under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Dakabin has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (18.9%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.7%). According to post-2021 Census data, the population aged 65-74 grew from 5.0% to 6.1%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 1.7% to 2.7%. Conversely, the 15-24 age group declined from 15.3% to 14.0%, and the 25-34 group dropped from 20.2% to 18.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Dakabin's age profile will change significantly. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, increasing by 323 people (43%) from 760 to 1,084. Meanwhile, the 0-4 age cohort grows by a modest 2% (9 people).