Average rent in Dakabin, QLD — 2026
Dakabin is part of the Moreton Bay council area and sits 28km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 5,275 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $360/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 61% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.
$360/wk
ABS 2021 Census median
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Suburb at a glance
- Population
- 5,275
- Median age
- 30
- Distance to Brisbane
- 28 km
- Households renting
- 61%
- Separate houses
- 58%
- Flats / apartments
- 0%
- Born overseas
- 23%
- Top occupation
- Professionals
- LGA
- Moreton Bay
ABS 2021
Renting in Dakabin
Dakabin runs close to the Queensland median rent of $359/week, with renters paying around $360/week (ABS Census 2021). What separates Dakabin from the state norm is its renter density — 61% of households are renters, well above the typical owner-occupier mix. The suburb's dwelling stock is mixed: 58% separate houses and 0% flats or apartments, suggesting a transitional profile where higher-density development has filled in around an established residential base. Population is around 5,275, the median age is 30, and the most common occupation is Professionals. 23% of residents were born overseas. At 28km from Brisbane, Dakabin typically sees more rental turnover than owner-heavy suburbs at the same price point — useful context if you're comparing applications across nearby areas.
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