Dalby, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Dalby QLD is 12,758 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dalby is $753 per week ($39,156 per year). Median rent in Dalby is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Dalby has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Dalby has a population density of 39 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dalby is Philippines. The most common religion is No religion (30.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dalby is $1,300.

There were 2,365 recorded offences in Dalby in 2025-26, a rate of 185 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (616 offences).

Population
12,758
Census 2021
Median income
$753/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$260/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Dalby vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Dalby is $753 a week, in line with the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 747th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $260 a week, $60 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 17.8% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 35, 7 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDalbyTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$753/wk$747/wk +1%$766/wk
Household income$1,462/wk$1,593/wk −8%$1,637/wk
Rent$260/wk$320/wk −19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,625/mo −20%$1,733/mo
Median age3542 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.8%20.4% −2.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Dalby, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Dalby Population

12,758 residents at the 2021 Census.

Dalby Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$753/wk
$39,156 per year
Ranked 4,460 of 14,663
Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
Ranked 5,884 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Dalby Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,462/wk
Median rent $260/wk
Rent to income 17.8%

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

Median rent in Dalby against your income

About $6,335 a month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $1,202/wk
Rent share 17.8%

Dalby Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
1021
avg ICSEA score
681
total students
Our Lady of the Southern Cross College Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 681 students
1021
ICSEA
Dalby State High School - Bunya Campus Government
Secondary

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

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Dalby Map

Dalby, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Dalby, Queensland: 27.1411°S, 151.2635°E

Dalby Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (2)

People in Dalby

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (6,309) Female 50.5% (6,443)

Population Density

39
people per km²
12,758 people · 323.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,821
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Philippines
2.2%
New Zealand
1.4%
England
1.0%
South Africa
0.7%
India
0.3%
Fiji
0.2%
Papua New Guinea
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
1.1%
Filipino
0.8%
Afrikaans
0.4%
Hindi
0.2%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.2%
Mandarin
0.1%
Malayalam
0.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
42.6%
English
39.0%
Irish
10.9%
German
9.8%
Scottish
9.5%
Australian Aboriginal
8.4%
Filipino
2.5%
Dutch
1.2%
Italian
0.9%
New Zealander
0.7%
Chinese
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
30.5%
Catholic
21.7%
Anglican
15.1%
Not stated
7.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
6.5%
Christian (other)
3.7%
Uniting Church
3.6%
Baptist
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

8.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.1% 4,444
Separated
4.0% 398
Divorced
8.1% 799
Widowed
5.5% 542
Never married
37.3% 3,675

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.4%
Couple: no children
26.0%
One parent: children under 15
13.3%
Couple: no children under 15
11.0%
One parent: no children under 15
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
25.6%
2 persons
35.0%
3 persons
14.6%
4 persons
13.7%
5 persons
6.9%
6+ persons
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Dalby

Housing Tenure

Of the 4,548 occupied private dwellings in Dalby at the 2021 Census, 35.0% were rented, 28.6% owned outright and 34.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 61 dwellings
Owned outright
28.6% 1,299 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
34.1% 1,551 dwellings
Rented
35.0% 1,590 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 53 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
92.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.2%
2 bedrooms
12.2%
3 bedrooms
43.8%
4 bedrooms
34.6%
5 bedrooms
6.0%
6+ bedrooms
1.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.0%
$300-$449/mo
3.0%
$450-$599/mo
4.1%
$600-$799/mo
7.0%
$800-$999/mo
10.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
15.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.8%
1 vehicle
34.6%
2 vehicles
37.5%
3 vehicles
14.4%
4+ vehicles
7.7%

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

Work, income and education in Dalby

Employment

Employed full-time
41.8% 3,680 people
Employed part-time
21.0% 1,844 people
Unemployed
3.3% 293 people
Not in labour force
33.9% 2,977 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
22.2%
Professionals
20.4%
Community & Personal Service
12.9%
Managers
12.1%
Clerical & Administrative
12.1%
Labourers
8.1%
Sales Workers
6.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
6.1%
$500-$649/wk
6.7%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.0%
$4,000+/wk
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.5%
$1-$149/wk
5.3%
$150-$299/wk
6.3%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.4%
$3,500+/wk
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.8%
Did not go to work
10.6%
Car (passenger)
6.6%
Walked only
4.0%
Truck
1.3%
Bicycle
0.8%
Bus
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Other
0.5%
Ferry
0.1%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.9%
Bachelor Degree
20.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.8%
Certificate I/II
4.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.3%
Postgraduate Degree
2.5%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
24.4%
Management & Commerce
19.6%
Education
11.3%
Health
10.8%
Society & Culture
10.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.3%
Agriculture & Environment
6.6%
Architecture & Building
5.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.2%
Information Technology
1.2%
Creative Arts
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
32.3%
Secondary: Government
24.0%
Vocational Education
9.5%
Primary: Catholic
9.0%
Secondary: Catholic
7.8%
Pre-school
7.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.8%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.2%
Has need for assistance
6.8%
Need for assistance not stated
7.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,400
Asthma
583
Arthritis
434
Diabetes
368
Heart disease
322
Lung condition
243
Cancer
162
Kidney disease
148
Stroke
136
Dementia
28

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.8% 1,158
Did not provide
87.2% 7,922

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.4% 1,673
Not a volunteer
81.6% 7,439

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.0% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 10
Previously served
2.8% 255
Never served
97.1% 8,883

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.2%
1 child
12.1%
2 children
26.3%
3 children
21.1%
4 children
9.6%
5+ children
3.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
18
1951: 1960
37
1961: 1970
71
1971: 1980
70
1981: 1990
78
1991: 2000
71
2001: 2010
261
2011: 2015
206
2016
50
2017
32
2018
42
2019
39
2020
20
2021
7

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

Population Mobility

16.4%
moved in the last year
44.7%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
9,805
Moved: same area (SA2)
1,073
Moved from QLD
661
Moved from NSW
68
Moved from overseas
36
Moved from NT
18
Moved from VIC
16
Moved from WA
3
Moved from TAS
3
Moved from ACT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.0%
5: 14 hours
28.4%
15: 29 hours
12.5%
30+ hours
10.3%
Did not do domestic work
27.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
79.0%
Step family: no other children
13.2%
Blended family: no other children
5.2%
Intact family: other children present
1.4%
Other couple: children only
0.7%
Step family: other children present
0.2%
Blended family: other children present
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Dalby Crime Statistics

2,365 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Drug Offences
616
Theft
568
Assault
284
Traffic
243
Break & Enter
203
Domestic Violence
178
Property Damage
85
Weapons
82
Sexual Offences
60
Fraud
38
Robbery
8

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dalby

What is the population of Dalby QLD?

The population of Dalby QLD is 12,758 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 39 people per km². Dalby is ranked #389 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dalby?

The median personal income in Dalby QLD is $753 per week, or $39,156 per year. The median household income is $1,462 per week. Family income is $1,821 per week. Dalby is ranked #4,460 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dalby?

Median rent in Dalby QLD is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Dalby ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dalby?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dalby QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dalby?

The median age in Dalby QLD is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dalby a good suburb to live in?

Dalby is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 12,758. The median income is $753/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% 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: 30792. All dollar figures in AUD.