QLD4715· Pop. 7,068Banana

DAKENBA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

2.9%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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DAKENBA shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$260/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+5.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.14%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

63 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

4.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

High supply risk

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

DAKENBA is a QLD suburb offering lower rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 2.9% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 6.2%
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,908/wk

$55k taxable p.a.

Renters

34.2%

60.4% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.5%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

85%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

23.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

870 m²

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.8%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

427.6 km

Regional

Days on market

48 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

35.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

146.2 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,288/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 4715

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1001

Prospect Creek State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 993

Mount Murchison State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 921

Biloela State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 901

🎓Secondary (1)

Biloela State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 954

📚Combined (1)

Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1008

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

56/ 100

13.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

963ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

29/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 12 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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