Darling Downs vs Oakford
The verdict
Darling Downs rates higher for transport (50 vs 0). Oakford is closer to the coast (14.7 km vs 20.3 km).
Scores
Darling DownsOakford
| Darling Downs | Oakford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 20 |
| Transport | 50 | 0 |
| Education | 46 | 46 |
| Liveability | 25 | 17 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darling Downs | Oakford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,591 | 2,803 |
| Median age | 39 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,480 | $2,451 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.6% | 23.9% |
| Born in Australia | 72.9% | 76.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.2 |
Growth: Darling Downs High Growth · Oakford High Growth
Property
| Darling Downs | Oakford | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Darling Downs | Oakford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 314 | 321 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 126 | 143 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,006 | 999 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darling Downs | Oakford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Darling Downs · Oakford
Transport
| Darling Downs | Oakford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 101 | 101 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 7.3 km |
Liveability
| Darling Downs | Oakford | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.3 km | 14.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.8 km | 29.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.4 km | 12.1 km |
Population & growth
| Darling Downs | Oakford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,591 | 2,803 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,024 | 3,145 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,343 | 5,040 |
| Annual growth rate | 6.20% | 2.92% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darling Downs or Oakford?
Darling Downs has the higher residential safety score (Darling Downs 71/100 vs Oakford 70/100).
Which has better public transport, Darling Downs or Oakford?
Darling Downs has the higher transport score (Darling Downs 50/100 vs Oakford 0/100).
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