Dayboro
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Dayboro are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Dayboro's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was around 10,019 by November 2025. This figure indicates a growth of 806 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,213. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 9,956 in June 2024 and an additional 85 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a population density of approximately 24 persons per square kilometer. Dayboro's growth rate of 8.7% since the 2021 census surpassed the SA3 area average of 7.4%. Interstate migration accounted for about 64.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, though all factors including natural growth and overseas migration contributed positively to the increase.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied when utilised. Future population trends suggest an above median growth for the area, with a projected increase of 1,579 persons by 2041, marking a total rise of 15.1% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Dayboro among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Dayboro has received approximately 50 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totaling around 250 homes. As of FY-26, 14 approvals have been recorded. Each year, an average of 3.5 new residents per dwelling constructed have arrived in Dayboro between FY-21 and FY-25. The supply of dwellings has lagged behind demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $285,000. In FY-26, there have been $2.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Dayboro has had 26.0% more development per person over the past five years, balancing buyer choice with support for current property values.

However, building activity has slowed in recent years. Recent construction comprises 96.0% standalone homes and 4.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. Dayboro has around 271 people per dwelling approval, suggesting a developing market. Future projections indicate that Dayboro will add approximately 1,516 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Dayboro has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

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Dayboro ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Dayboro has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.0% as of June 2021.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 6.9%. As of June 2025, there are 5,810 residents in work and the unemployment rate is 1.1% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is on par with Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading employment industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Construction has particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Accommodation & food employs just 4.6% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.7%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparison between working population and resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 6.9%, labour force grew by 7.5%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4%, labour force grow by 4.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Dayboro. These projections indicate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Dayboro's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Dayboro had a median income of $57,034 and an average income of $74,866. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Dayboro would be approximately $65,013 (median) and $85,340 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Dayboro rank at the 87th percentile ($2,378 weekly). The earnings profile shows that 31.9% of the population fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 33.3% similarly occupy this range. A substantial proportion of high earners (37.5%) are above $3,000/week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Dayboro is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Dayboro, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.6% houses and 1.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 92.2% houses and 7.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dayboro stood at 36.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.1% and rented ones at 8.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $2,080. The median weekly rent in Dayboro was recorded at $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $440. Nationally, Dayboro's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Dayboro features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 85.7% of all households, including 41.8% couples with children, 35.7% couples without children, and 7.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 14.3%, with lone person households at 12.5% and group households comprising 1.7% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.9.

Dayboro shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

University qualification levels in Dayboro stand at 26.4%, slightly below the SA3 area average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (27.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 11.7% in primary, 10.1% in secondary, and 4.3% in tertiary education. Dayboro State School and Mount Samson State School serve a total of 594 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1057). Both schools focus on primary education; secondary options are available nearby. There are 6.0 school places per 100 residents, below the regional average of 8.3, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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Dayboro's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data shows Dayboro residents have relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across both young and old age groups at a fairly standard level. Private health cover is high, at approximately 56% of the total population (~5,660 people), compared to 59.0% in Greater Brisbane.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.6% and 8.3% of residents respectively. 67.9% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.9% across Greater Brisbane. Dayboro has 19.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,921 people), higher than the 16.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Dayboro is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Dayboro's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 83.5% of its population born in Australia, 90.7% being citizens, and 96.3% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Dayboro is Christianity, accounting for 51.5% of the population, compared to 52.9% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (31.9%), Australian (29.2%), and Scottish (9.6%).

Notably, certain ethnic groups have higher representation in Dayboro than regionally: German at 5.6% vs 4.6%, Dutch at 1.9% vs 1.5%, and South African at 0.7% vs 1.0%.

Dayboro hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Dayboro is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 55-64 age group makes up 15.8% of Dayboro's population, compared to the 25-34 cohort which constitutes only 6.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 10.9% to 13.1%, while the 75-84 cohort has risen from 4.7% to 6.5%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 8.2% to 6.4%, and the 5-14 age group has fallen from 15.3% to 13.8%. Population forecasts for Dayboro in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 76%, reaching 1,142 people from the current 649. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 67% of total population growth. In contrast, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.