Average rent in Dakabin, QLD2026

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

ABS 2021

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Dakabin?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Dakabin, QLD was $360. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Dakabin rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Dakabin came in at $360 — 0% above. Dakabin sits 28km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 58% separate houses and 0% flats).
Which suburbs near Dakabin have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Dakabin's $360/week (ABS 2021) include Morayfield - East, Bethania - Waterford, Deagon. Doolandella, Nundah, Thorneside sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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