Dagun QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dagun, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Dagun QLD is 137 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dagun is $714 per week ($37,128 per year). Median rent in Dagun is $280 per week ($1,213 per month). Dagun has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Dagun has a population density of 19.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (25% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dagun is $1,815.

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Dagun Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Dagun Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$714/wk
$37,128 per year
#5225 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$280/wk
$1,213 per month
#5374 of 14,663
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,815/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Dagun Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.2% (78) Female 41.8% (56)

Population Density

19.2
people per km²
137 people · 7.1 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,791
Family income/wk

Dagun Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dagun Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
71.8% 28 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
28.2% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dagun Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Dagun Religion

Anglican
24.6%
No Religion
21.6%
Not stated
17.2%
Catholic
14.2%
Uniting Church
10.4%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
4.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.5%
Christian (other)
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dagun Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Dagun Employment

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Employed full-time
47.1% 49 people
Employed part-time
17.3% 18 people
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Unemployed
4.8% 5 people
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Not in labour force
30.8% 32 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Dagun Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.3%
Bachelor Degree
21.5%
Certificate I/II
13.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
7.7%
Postgraduate Degree
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Dagun Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.4%
Labourers
23.4%
Professionals
19.1%
Managers
17.0%
Clerical & Administrative
10.6%
Community & Personal Service
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Dagun Field of Study

Engineering
26.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
16.0%
Society & Culture
16.0%
Education
14.0%
Health
12.0%
Management & Commerce
8.0%
Architecture & Building
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Dagun Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dagun Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
12.0%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
8.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
22.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
10.0%
$4,000+/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dagun Marital Status

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Married
40.5% 47
↔️
Separated
2.6% 3
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Divorced
19.8% 23
🕊️
Widowed
8.6% 10
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Never married
28.4% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dagun Ancestry

English
37.1%
Australian
27.6%
Irish
11.8%
Scottish
10.6%
German
4.1%
Other
4.1%
Welsh
2.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dagun School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
33.3%
Secondary — Government
23.8%
Vocational Education
23.8%
Primary — Government
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Dagun Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.6% 6
No need for assistance
97.4% 227

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Dagun Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.8% 26
Not a volunteer
75.2% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dagun Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
18.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
18.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dagun How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
89.1%
Walked only
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Dagun Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.0%
2 vehicles
36.0%
3 vehicles
22.0%
4+ vehicles
28.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Dagun Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
23.3%
3 bedrooms
34.9%
4 bedrooms
32.6%
5 bedrooms
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Dagun Population Mobility

5.8%
moved in the last year
30.5%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dagun Indigenous Population

2.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
228
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dagun Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
9
Mental health
8
Heart disease
7
Lung condition
5
Asthma
5
Diabetes
4
Cancer
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Dagun Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
12.6%
$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.3%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dagun Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
42.3%
Couple — no children
39.2%
Couple — no children under 15
15.5%
One parent — no children under 15
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dagun Military Service

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Previously served
8.7% 9
👤
Never served
91.3% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dagun Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
19.4% 19
Did not provide
80.6% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dagun Children Ever Born

2 children
81.3%
3 children
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Dagun When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
5
1981–1990
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Dagun Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.0%
5–14 hours
37.0%
15–29 hours
23.0%
30+ hours
10.0%
Did not do domestic work
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Dagun Household Size

1 person
27.5%
2 persons
35.3%
3 persons
17.6%
4 persons
9.8%
5 persons
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dagun Where Residents Moved From

Same address
114
Moved from QLD
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Dagun Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
72.7%
Step family — no other children
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dagun Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
998
avg ICSEA score
105
total students
Dagun State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 50 students
1005
ICSEA
Amamoor State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 55 students
990
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Dagun Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $280/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Dagun

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $280/wk
Left after rent $907/wk
Rent share 23.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Dagun vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dagun

What is the population of Dagun QLD?

The population of Dagun QLD is 137 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.2 people per km².Dagun is ranked #8,016 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dagun?

The median personal income in Dagun QLD is $714 per week, or $37,128 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,791 per week.Dagun is ranked #5,225 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dagun?

Median rent in Dagun QLD is $280 per week ($1,213 per month).Rent represents 23.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dagun ranks #5,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dagun?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dagun QLD is $1,815. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dagun?

The median age in Dagun QLD is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dagun a good suburb to live in?

Dagun is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 137.The median income is $714/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30785. All dollar figures in AUD.