QLD4405· Pop. 14,360Western Downs

DALBY

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

11.3%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

3.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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DALBY 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

$499/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+2.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.01%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

56 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

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

Highlights

Strong rental yield of 11.3%
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

$1,447/wk

$39k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.0%

63.5% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.7%

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

88%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

15.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.7 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.0%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

209.4 km

Regional

Days on market

55 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

33.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

209.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

132/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 4405

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Dalby State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 942

Dalby South State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 910

🎓Secondary (1)

Dalby State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 946

📚Combined (2)

Our Lady of the Southern Cross College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1021

Dalby Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1009

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

Moderate

74/ 100

7.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

966ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

25/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 2 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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