Average rent in Dayboro, QLD2026

Dayboro is part of the Moreton Bay council area and sits 35km out from the Brisbane CBD, with around 9,213 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is above the Queensland median of $359/week. About 9% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$400/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,213

ABS 2021

Median age
43
Distance to Brisbane
35 km
Households renting
9%
Separate houses
98%
Flats / apartments
1%
Born overseas
16%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Moreton Bay

Renting in Dayboro

Dayboro commands one of the higher rent points in Queensland, with the typical renter paying $400/week — about 11% above the state median of $359/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (89% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (98%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 9,213, the median age is 43, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Dayboro is 35km from Brisbane. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Dayboro?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Dayboro, QLD was $400. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Dayboro rent compare to Queensland?+
The Queensland state median weekly rent was $359 at the 2021 Census, while Dayboro came in at $400 — 11% above. Dayboro sits 35km from Brisbane, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 98% separate houses and 1% flats).
Which suburbs near Dayboro have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Dayboro's $400/week (ABS 2021) include Glass House Mountains, Sherwood, Alderley. Scarborough - Newport, Coolangatta, Oxley (Qld) 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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