Darawank vs Diamond Beach
The verdict
Diamond Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $778K versus $1.27M in Darawank. Diamond Beach rates higher for education (50 vs 38). Diamond Beach is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 2.1 km).
Scores
DarawankDiamond Beach
| Darawank | Diamond Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 50 |
| Liveability | 22 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darawank | Diamond Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 451 | 1,012 |
| Median age | 52 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,285 | $1,331 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.5% | 31.5% |
| Born in Australia | 79.2% | 82.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Darawank Stable · Diamond Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Darawank | Diamond Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.27M | $778K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $603K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -9.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| Darawank | Diamond Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 198 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 887 | 692 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,104 | 3,261 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darawank | Diamond Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,024 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darawank · Diamond Beach
Transport
| Darawank | Diamond Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 22.3 km | 15.5 km |
Liveability
| Darawank | Diamond Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 230.7 km | 239.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.8 km | 1.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 21.9 km | 15.2 km |
Population & growth
| Darawank | Diamond Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 451 | 1,012 |
| Estimated 2025 | 480 | 1,095 |
| Projected 2041 | 474 | 1,174 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.57% | 1.99% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Darawank or Diamond Beach?
Diamond Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $778K versus $1.27M.
Which has better public transport, Darawank or Diamond Beach?
Darawank and Diamond Beach have similar transport scores.
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