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 10,322 as of May 2026. This showed an increase of 1,109 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,213. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,103 in June 2025 and an additional 86 validated new addresses since the Census date. This levelled out to a density ratio of 25 persons per square kilometer. Dayboro's growth rate of 12.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.3%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 50.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as 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 used, applying proportional growth weightings for age cohorts as per ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is expected with the area projected to increase by 1,382 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 11.3% in total over the 16 years.

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

Dayboro has recorded approximately 50 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 250 homes have been approved, with an additional 27 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 3.5 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed each year during this period.

This has led to supply lagging demand, resulting in heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new dwellings is $285,000. In terms of commercial development, approximately $2.2 million in approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating minimal activity.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, Dayboro has slightly more development, with 25.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. However, construction activity has eased recently. Recent construction comprises 96.0% detached houses and 4.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. Dayboro has approximately 271 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. Population forecasts suggest Dayboro will gain 1,163 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable 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 essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.6% as of December 2025, with an employment growth of 2.0% over the past year. In December 2025, 5806 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Brisbane at 69.6%. According to Census responses, 22.8% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries were construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Construction had notable concentration with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Accommodation & food services was under-represented at 4.6% compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.7%. Limited local employment opportunities were indicated by Census working population vs resident population counts. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 2.0%, labour force by 1.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In Greater Brisbane, employment grew by 3.2%, labour force expanded by 3.0%, with a fall of 0.1 percentage points in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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 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 had median taxpayer income of $59,936 and average income of $78,065 in financial year 2023, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures compare to Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. By March 2026, current estimates project median income at approximately $66,745 and average income at around $86,933, based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023. Census data shows household incomes rank at the 87th percentile with weekly earnings of $2,378. Distribution data indicates that 31.9% of Dayboro SA2 residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (3,292 individuals), similar to regional levels where 33.3% fall within this bracket. Notably, 37.5% exceed $3,000 weekly, suggesting strong purchasing power in the community. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of their income, reflecting robust 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

Dayboro's housing structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 98.6% houses and 1.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Dayboro was 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. The 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 compose 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 account for 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 the most common at 18.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.1% and graduate diplomas at 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% of residents 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. AreaSearch's assessment indicates low prevalence of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (around 5,986 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 8.6% and 8.3% of residents respectively. Approximately 67.9% of residents declare 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 20.3% of residents aged 65 and over (around 2,091 people), which is higher than the 15.1% 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's population showed low cultural diversity, with 83.5% born in Australia, 90.7% being citizens, and 96.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 51.5%, compared to 47.8% in Greater Brisbane. Key ancestry groups were English (31.9%), Australian (29.2%), and Scottish (9.6%).

Notably, German (5.6%) and Dutch (1.9%) groups were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 4.2% and 1.2%, respectively. South Australian representation was also slightly higher at 0.7%.

Dayboro's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Dayboro is 44 years, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are particularly prominent at 15.9%, while the 25-34 group is comparatively smaller at 6.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 10.9% to 13.3%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 4.7% to 6.9%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 15.3% to 12.9%, and the 45-54 group dropped from 17.5% to 15.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Dayboro's age structure. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 405 people (57%) from 711 to 1,117. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 70% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 25-34 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.