Alexander Heights vs Darch
The verdict
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 | 46 |
| 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) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alexander Heights | Darch | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 1,068 |
See the full school list on each profile: Alexander Heights · Darch
Transport
| Alexander Heights | Darch | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 46 |
| 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 977 vs Darch 1068; 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 46/100).
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