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 was approximately 9,213 as of August 2021. By June 2024, it had increased to around 9,956, a rise of 773 people (8.4%) since the 2021 Census. This growth is attributed to an estimated 74 new addresses and interstate migration contributing approximately 64.4% of overall population gains. Dayboro's population density in June 2024 was around 24 persons per square kilometer. The area's 8.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded that of the SA3 region (7.0%). Future projections based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections suggest an above median population growth, with Dayboro expected to expand by 1,579 persons to 2041, indicating a total increase of 15.5% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. As we examine future population trends, an above median population growth of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is projected, with the area expected to expand by 1,579 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, with an increase of 15.5% in total over the 17 years.

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

Dayboro has received approximately 50 dwelling approvals annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) provides development approval data on a financial year basis, totaling 250 approvals from FY-21 to FY-25, with 6 approvals recorded in FY-26 so far. Each year, around 3.5 new residents have been arriving per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years (FY-21 to FY-25). This demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers.

The average construction cost of new dwellings is $472,000. Dayboro has registered $2.2 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating its residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Dayboro has slightly more development activity, with 26.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years.

This balance supports buyer choice while maintaining 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 Dayboro's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 271 people per dwelling approval, Dayboro shows a developing market. Future projections estimate an addition of 1,549 residents by 2041. If current construction levels continue, 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 158 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan - South East Queensland, North Harbour Business Park, Waraba (Caboolture West) New City Development, and Kurwongbah Winery and Wellness Retreat. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Dayboro has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.0% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 6.9% over the past year.

As of that date, 5810 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.1% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Dayboro was on par with Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading employment industries among residents included construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction had notable concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

In contrast, accommodation & food employed only 4.6% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.7%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparisons between working population and resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 6.9%, while labour force grew by 7.5%, resulting in a rise of unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. This contrasted with Greater Brisbane where employment rose by 4.4%, the labour force grew by 4.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 showed Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 4.2%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, lagging the national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 estimated future demand within Dayboro by mapping projections against the local employment profile. Over five years, national employment was forecasted to expand by 6.6%, with an estimated growth rate for Dayboro of approximately 6.5%. Over ten years, national employment was projected to grow by 13.7%, with an estimated growth rate for Dayboro of approximately 13.4%. These projections were simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and did not account for localised population projections.

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 median income in Dayboro is $57,034, above the national average of $55,645. Average income in Dayboro stands at $74,866 compared to Greater Brisbane's $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates for median and average incomes are approximately $63,713 and $83,633 respectively as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census, Dayboro's household income ranks at the 87th percentile with weekly earnings of $2,378. Incomes between $1,500 - 2,999 comprise 31.9% (3,185 individuals) of Dayboro's population, similar to the broader area's 33.3%. High earners make up 37.5%, indicating strong economic capacity. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of 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

In Dayboro, as per the latest Census evaluation, 98.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 1.5% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This is in contrast to Brisbane metropolitan area's figures of 92.2% houses and 7.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dayboro stood at 36.4%, with mortgaged properties making up 55.1% and rented dwellings accounting for 8.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dayboro was $2,167, exceeding 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 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 2.9.

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 (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (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 at 30.8%, comprising 11.7% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 4.3% in tertiary education. Dayboro State School and Mount Samson State School serve 594 students collectively, with Dayboro having above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1057). Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. There are 6.0 school places per 100 residents in Dayboro, lower than the regional average of 8.3, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

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

Dayboro's health data shows positive outcomes for its residents, with common health conditions similar across both young and old age groups. Around 56% (~5,642 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Brisbane's 59%.

Mental health issues affect 8.6%, arthritis impacts 8.3%, while 67.9% report no medical ailments, compared to 69.9% in Greater Brisbane. Dayboro has 19.2% residents aged 65 and over (1,915 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 16.2%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming 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 has a cultural diversity index below the average, with 83.5% of its population born in Australia, 90.7% being citizens, and 96.3% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 51.5% of Dayboro's population, compared to 52.9% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (31.9%), Australian (29.2%), and Scottish (9.6%).

Some ethnic groups have notable differences in representation: German is higher at 5.6% (regional average 4.6%), Dutch at 1.9% (regional average 1.5%), and South African at 0.7% (regional average 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 national median of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constitutes 15.8% of the population in Dayboro, compared to a lower percentage in Greater Brisbane. Conversely, the 25-34 age group is less prevalent at 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%. However, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 8.2% to 6.4%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 15.3% to 13.8%. Population forecasts for Dayboro in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes. Notably, the 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 76%, reaching 1,142 people from 647. The combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 66% of total population growth, reflecting Dayboro's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.