Byford vs Darling Downs
The verdict
Byford rates higher for liveability (70 vs 25). Darling Downs rates higher for education (46 vs 39). Byford has a shorter estimated CBD commute (74 vs 101 min).
Scores
ByfordDarling Downs
| Byford | Darling Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 40 |
| Transport | 86 | 50 |
| Education | 39 | 46 |
| Liveability | 70 | 25 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Byford | Darling Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,878 | 1,591 |
| Median age | 31 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,059 | $2,480 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.9% | 26.6% |
| Born in Australia | 68.6% | 72.9% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3 |
Growth: Byford High Growth · Darling Downs High Growth
Property
| Byford | Darling Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Byford | Darling Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 314 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 126 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,012 | 1,006 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Byford | Darling Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 0 |
| Government | 6 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Byford · Darling Downs
Transport
| Byford | Darling Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 50 |
| Train stations | 3 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 85 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 74 | 101 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| Byford | Darling Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 48 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.2 km | 20.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.0 km | 29.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.3 km | 7.4 km |
Population & growth
| Byford | Darling Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 18,878 | 1,591 |
| Estimated 2025 | 24,018 | 2,024 |
| Projected 2041 | 51,536 | 4,343 |
| Annual growth rate | 6.21% | 6.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Byford or Darling Downs?
Darling Downs has the higher residential safety score (Byford 70/100 vs Darling Downs 71/100).
Which has better public transport, Byford or Darling Downs?
Byford has the higher transport score (Byford 86/100 vs Darling Downs 50/100).
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