Adam Empringham,
Director of Sales at Image Property.
Dakabin Property Market Update — May 2026
Dakabin’s property market has quietly become one of North Brisbane’s most closely watched, and if you’ve been following the numbers, it’s not hard to see why.
According to the latest data from Cotality (CoreLogic), the median sale price for houses in Dakabin has reached $944,407 over the past 12 months, representing growth of 19%. Units have performed even more strongly, with a median sale price of around $718,285, up 23%. Weekly rents sit at approximately $570 for houses and $525 for units, across a suburb home to around 5,272 residents, predominantly families in detached homes.
For Joel Clifford, who has spent more than a decade selling in Dakabin and across the 4503 postcode, the numbers reflect what he’s been seeing on the ground.
“We’re still seeing incredible interest in the area,” Joel says.
“Buyers are active, open homes are well attended, and well-presented properties are moving quickly.” – Joel Clifford
Joel is one of North Brisbane’s most recognised agents, having helped close to 800 families buy and sell across the region. He was named 2025 Top Agent for Dakabin via realestate.com.au and has held numerous street and suburb records throughout his career.
That on-the-ground activity is supported by tight market conditions. Homes in Dakabin are currently selling in an average of 21 days, with a vacancy rate sitting at just 0.85%, one of the tightest rental markets in the region.
What’s Driving the Numbers
The story behind Dakabin’s growth isn’t hard to follow. The suburb sits within one of Queensland’s most infrastructure-rich corridors. The Moreton Bay Central Priority Development Area at Petrie, anchored by the expanding UniSC Moreton Bay campus and the $205.5 million Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre set to host 2032 Olympic events, sits just minutes away. A $733 million Bruce Highway upgrade is underway. A $15 million Wildlife Hospital and Education Hub is coming to Dakabin itself. And a major hotel and shopping precinct from the Comiskey Group is already transforming local amenity.
Moreton Bay is growing by around 12,500 people each year, and suburbs like Dakabin, well connected by train, close to schools, and offering comparatively accessible pricing against Brisbane’s median, continue to absorb that demand.
Across the broader Brisbane market, values rose 1.2% in April 2026 alone and 19.7% over the year, with the median dwelling value now sitting at $1,116,180. Dakabin, still below that figure with strong fundamentals intact, continues to attract buyers who recognise the value relative to what the surrounding region is becoming.
A Shift Worth Watching for Investors
Not everything points in the same direction, though. Joel flags that recent federal budget discussions have introduced a layer of uncertainty for property investors.
“The budget conversations have left some investors concerned,” he says. “We may start to see more investment stock come to the market as a result, which could shift the dynamics slightly for buyers who have been struggling with limited supply.”
It’s a nuance worth understanding. If investor-held properties do come to market in greater numbers, it may ease some of the stock pressure that has kept prices moving at pace. For buyers who have been waiting, that could present genuine opportunity. For investors weighing their options, the decision is more complex and one that deserves careful, independent consideration.
What remains consistent is the underlying demand. Brisbane’s rental vacancy rate has tightened to 0.8%, with annual rent growth of 6.7%. Construction capacity is being absorbed by the Olympics pipeline. And Queensland continues to lead the country for dwelling value growth, up 9.59% over the past year.
What It Means for You
Whether you’re thinking about buying in Dakabin, selling, or simply trying to understand where the market is heading, the foundations of Dakabin’s property market remain solid. The suburb has real liveabilita credentials, genuine infrastructure investment surrounding it, and a demographic profile of young families, owner-occupiers, and working professionals that tends to support long-term price stability.
If you’d like an honest conversation about what your property is worth right now, or what buying in this market looks like, reach out to Joel Clifford and the team at Image Property. With over a decade of local knowledge and hundreds of families helped along the way, it’s the kind of advice that comes from experience, not guesswork.
Data sourced from Cotality (CoreLogic) via Aussie Homes, © 2026. Market data reflects the 12-month period to May 2026. This article is intended as general information only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.
