Dakabin · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Dakabin

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

More than 61% of households in Dakabin rent their homes, a figure far above the national average. This creates a distinct housing landscape where the majority of residents do not own their property. While the area has many large family homes, the high proportion of renters is the most striking feature of the local market.

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📍 Dakabin, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Dakabin sits — Median rent (weekly)

$360
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Dakabin — lower than 54% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Dakabin$360
4503, QLD $360
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $360 and the usual monthly mortgage payment is $1,800. Both figures are about the same as the state and national averages.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Dakabin, $350–$549 is the majority at 68%; $200–$349 is next at 30%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Dakabin splits fairly evenly between $1,800–$2,999 (43%) and $1,000–$1,799 (43%), with Under $1,000 at 7%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 61.4% of households renting compared to 30.6% across Australia. Conversely, only 11.4% of homes are owned outright, which is far below the Queensland figure of 29.1%.

How homes are owned or rented

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In Dakabin, Rented is the majority at 62%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 26%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Large homes are common, with 84.1% having three or more bedrooms, well above the national figure of 73.8%. However, separate houses make up 57.7% of dwellings, which is far below the Queensland average of 74.8%.

Types of homes

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In Dakabin, Separate house is the majority at 58%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 37%.

Bedrooms per home

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Dakabin splits fairly evenly between 3 bedrooms (42%) and 4 bedrooms (39%), with 2 bedrooms at 9%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Dakabin [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/314021576/dakabin/topic/housing-dwellings