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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Dakabin's population is around 6,346 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,071 people (20.3%) 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 population level equates to a density ratio of 1,139 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Dakabin's 20.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 47.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and overseas migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at population projections moving forward, an above-median population growth of national statistical areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 1,667 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 20.3% in total over the 17 years.

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

Dakabin has experienced around 63 dwellings receiving development approval each year, with 317 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 51 so far in FY-26. At an average of 3.9 new residents per year for every home built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $197,000—below regional norms—reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. Additionally, $731,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, Dakabin records 65.0% more development activity (per person), which should provide buyers with ample choice, though building activity has slowed in recent years. This activity is significantly above the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area. Recent construction comprises 24.0% standalone homes and 76.0% medium and high-density housing. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 58.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs.

Looking ahead, Dakabin is expected to grow by 1,290 residents through to 2041 (from 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 5 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Moreton Bay Wildlife Hospital, the Bruce Highway (Dohles Rocks Road to Anzac Avenue) Upgrade - Stage 1, Moreton Bay Central, and the North Lakes Industrial Development Site, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Dakabin possesses a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 5.9%, and 2.7% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 3,590 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 1.8% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (81.4% compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 13.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in retail trade, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.5% versus the regional average of 8.9%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.7% and the labour force increased by 1.8%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Dakabin. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Dakabin's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Dakabin SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $59,369 and an average of $65,999 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is 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% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $65,252 (median) and $72,540 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows personal income ranks at the 63rd percentile ($877 weekly), while household income sits at the 46th percentile. Distribution data shows 40.8% of the population (2,589 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 33.3% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are 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

Dwelling structure within Dakabin, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 58.4% houses and 41.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Dakabin lagged that of Brisbane metro, at 11.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (26.3%) or rented (62.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was below the Brisbane metro average at $1,800, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $360, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Dakabin's mortgage repayments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 73.5% of all households, comprising 28.6% couples with children, 23.1% couples without children, and 20.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 26.5%, with lone person households at 22.0% and group households comprising 4.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people matches the Greater Brisbane average.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (18.2%) substantially below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 13.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 44.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (32.1%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 8 active transport stops operating within Dakabin, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 67 individual routes, collectively providing 1,792 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 334 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 87%, with 9% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. Some 13.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 256 trips per day 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

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Dakabin, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover slightly lags that of the average SA2 area at approximately 52% of the total population (~3,293 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 13.2% and 9.6% of residents, respectively, while 67.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 9.6% of residents aged 65 and over (608 people), which is lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. 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 was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 12.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 23.9% born overseas. The main religion in Dakabin is Christianity, which makes up 44.5% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 1.4% of the population, compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Dakabin are English, comprising 28.6% of the population, Australian, comprising 25.9% of the population, and Other, comprising 8.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: New Zealand is notably overrepresented at 1.7% of Dakabin (vs 1.0% regionally), Samoan at 1.6% (vs 0.9%) and Maori at 1.8% (vs 1.1%).

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

At 31 years, Dakabin's median age is materially younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and is substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Dakabin has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (18.9%) but fewer 75 - 84 year-olds (2.7%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 5.0% to 6.1% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 1.7% to 2.7%. Conversely, the 15 to 24 cohort has declined from 15.3% to 14.0% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 20.2% to 18.9%. Demographic modeling suggests Dakabin's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, expanding by 323 people (43%) from 760 to 1,084. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 cohort grows by a modest 2% (9 people).