Darbys Falls vs Koorawatha
The verdict
Koorawatha is more affordable, with a median house price of $273K versus $480K in Darbys Falls. Darbys Falls rates higher for education (19 vs 10). Koorawatha rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Darbys Falls is closer to the coast (195.7 km vs 216.5 km).
Scores
Darbys FallsKoorawatha
| Darbys Falls | Koorawatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 13 | 34 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 19 | 10 |
| Liveability | 22 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darbys Falls | Koorawatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 243 | 450 |
| Median age | 55 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $845 | $806 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.8% | 9.2% |
| Born in Australia | 78.6% | 79.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Darbys Falls Stable · Koorawatha Stable
Property
| Darbys Falls | Koorawatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $480K | $273K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $365 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 24 |
Median price history
Safety
| Darbys Falls | Koorawatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 222 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 412 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 823 | 222 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,704 | 2,667 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darbys Falls | Koorawatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Darbys Falls · Koorawatha
Transport
| Darbys Falls | Koorawatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| 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) | 17.1 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Darbys Falls | Koorawatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 9.5°C | 9.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 900 | 900 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 195.7 km | 216.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 217.2 km | 242.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.9 km | 23.4 km |
Population & growth
| Darbys Falls | Koorawatha | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 243 | 450 |
| Estimated 2025 | 246 | 456 |
| Projected 2041 | 254 | 471 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.31% | 0.33% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Darbys Falls or Koorawatha?
Koorawatha is more affordable, with a median house price of $273K versus $480K.
Which has better public transport, Darbys Falls or Koorawatha?
Koorawatha has the higher transport score (Darbys Falls 0/100 vs Koorawatha 64/100).
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