Corinda vs Darra
The verdict
Corinda rates higher for education (86 vs 65). Corinda is closer to the coast (22.1 km vs 26.0 km).
Scores
CorindaDarra
| Corinda | Darra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 80 |
| Transport | 93 | 92 |
| Education | 86 | 65 |
| Liveability | 86 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Corinda | Darra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,555 | 4,098 |
| Median age | 41 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,188 | $1,560 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.1% | 39.9% |
| Born in Australia | 72.8% | 55.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Corinda — · Darra —
Property
| Corinda | Darra | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Safety
| Corinda | Darra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 936 | 927 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 414 | 415 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,817 | 8,817 |
Darra is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Corinda | Darra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,115 | 1,017 |
Transport
| Corinda | Darra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 92 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 26 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 34 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 570 m | 240 m |
Liveability
| Corinda | Darra | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 17 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.1 km | 26.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.3 km | 13.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.7 km | 9.4 km |
Population & growth
| Corinda | Darra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,555 | 4,098 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,863 | 4,417 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.36% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Corinda or Darra?
Corinda has a higher average school ICSEA (Corinda 1115 vs Darra 1017; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Corinda or Darra?
Corinda has the higher transport score (Corinda 93/100 vs Darra 92/100).
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