Alexander Heights vs Darch
The verdict
Alexander Heights rates higher for transport (50 vs 45). Darch rates higher for education (64 vs 52). Darch is closer to the coast (9.4 km vs 10.8 km).
Scores
Alexander HeightsDarch
| Alexander Heights | Darch | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 64 |
| Transport | 50 | 45 |
| Education | 52 | 64 |
| Liveability | 80 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alexander Heights | Darch | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,772 | 7,347 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,709 | $2,403 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.9% | 41.2% |
| Born in Australia | 57.6% | 55.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.4 |
Growth: Alexander Heights Stable · Darch Moderate Growth
Property
| Alexander Heights | Darch | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Alexander Heights | Darch | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 309 | 313 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,004 | 1,007 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alexander Heights | Darch | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 1,063 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alexander Heights · Darch
Transport
| Alexander Heights | Darch | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 58 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.9 km | 5.8 km |
Liveability
| Alexander Heights | Darch | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 196 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.8 km | 9.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.7 km | 15.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.2 km | 10.8 km |
Population & growth
| Alexander Heights | Darch | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,772 | 7,347 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,008 | 7,791 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,185 | 9,549 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.75% | 1.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alexander Heights or Darch?
Alexander Heights and Darch have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Alexander Heights or Darch?
Darch has a higher average school ICSEA (Alexander Heights 997 vs Darch 1063; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Alexander Heights or Darch?
Alexander Heights has the higher transport score (Alexander Heights 50/100 vs Darch 45/100).
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