Dayboro

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 was around 10,010 as of February 2026. From the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,213 people, there has been an increase of 797 people (8.7%). This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,956 in June 2024 and an additional 85 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 24 persons per square kilometer. Dayboro's population growth of 8.7% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth of 7.4%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 64.4% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to have an above median population growth nationally, increasing by 1,579 persons to reach a total of 11,589 people by 2041, reflecting a 15.2% increase over the 17-year period.

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

Dayboro has averaged approximately 50 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 250 homes. As of FY-26, 21 approvals have been recorded. Historically, about 3.5 new residents have arrived per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates a substantial lag in supply compared to demand, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The average construction value of new homes is approximately $285,000. In the current financial year, around $2.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Dayboro has shown somewhat elevated construction levels, with 26.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years.

This has preserved reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand, although building activity has slowed in recent years. New building activity is predominantly standalone homes at 96.0%, with townhouses or apartments comprising the remaining 4.0%. This preserves Dayboro's low-density nature and attracts space-seeking buyers. With around 271 people per dwelling approval, Dayboro indicates a developing market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Dayboro is expected to grow by approximately 1,525 residents through to 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and 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 2.8% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.0%.

There were 5,823 residents in work by September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 1.2%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation was 73.2%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 22.8% of residents worked from home as of September 2025. Employment is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors.

Construction employment levels were at 1.6 times the regional average. The accommodation & food sector was under-represented with only 4.6% of Dayboro's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.7%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.0%, labour force grew by 5.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% with a labour force growth of 3.3% and a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Dayboro's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The Dayboro SA2's income level is very high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Dayboro SA2 is $59,936 and the average income stands at $78,065. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's median income is $58,236 and average income is $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Dayboro SA2 would be approximately $65,876 (median) and $85,801 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household incomes rank exceptionally at the 87th percentile ($2,378 weekly). Income analysis shows that 31.9% of locals (3,193 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, consistent with broader regional trends showing 33.3% in the same category. Economic strength is evident through 37.5% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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

Dayboro's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 98.6% houses and 1.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% 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 $1,863. Median weekly rent in Dayboro was $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. 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% that are couples with children, 35.7% that are couples without children, and 7.5% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 14.3%, with lone person households at 12.5% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

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

Educational participation is high, with 30.8% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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Dayboro's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Dayboro. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts.

Private health cover was found to be very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~5,805 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions in the area were mental health issues (8.6%) and arthritis (8.3%). 67.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 20.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,026 people), which is higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Dayboro has a lower cultural diversity, with 83.5% born in Australia, 90.7% being citizens, and 96.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, at 51.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 47.8%. The top three ancestry groups are English (31.9%), Australian (29.2%), and Scottish (9.6%).

Notably, German (5.6%) and Dutch (1.9%) are overrepresented, while South African is slightly higher at 0.7%.

Dayboro's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Dayboro is 44 years, considerably higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are particularly prominent at 16.0%, while those aged 25-34 are comparatively smaller at 6.0%. Between 2021 and present, the population of those aged 15-24 has grown from 10.9% to 13.5%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 4.7% to 7.0%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group declined from 8.2% to 6.0%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 15.3% to 13.3%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Dayboro's age structure. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 63% from 701 to 1,142 people. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 65% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 5-14 and 25-34 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.