Darling Heights vs Drayton
The verdict
Darling Heights rates higher for liveability (82 vs 54). Darling Heights is closer to the coast (116.5 km vs 118.5 km).
Scores
Darling HeightsDrayton
| Darling Heights | Drayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 33 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 57 | 46 |
| Liveability | 82 | 54 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darling Heights | Drayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,157 | 1,813 |
| Median age | 30 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,469 | $1,362 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 26.6% |
| Born in Australia | 66.7% | 82.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Darling Heights — · Drayton —
Property
| Darling Heights | Drayton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $530 | 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
| Darling Heights | Drayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 892 | 883 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 310 | 331 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,417 | 6,417 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darling Heights | Drayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | 944 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darling Heights · Drayton
Transport
| Darling Heights | Drayton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 65.2 km | 67.5 km |
Liveability
| Darling Heights | Drayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.8°C | 16.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 720 | 720 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 116.5 km | 118.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 109.6 km | 111.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| Darling Heights | Drayton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,157 | 1,813 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,704 | 1,908 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.55% | 1.29% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darling Heights or Drayton?
Darling Heights and Drayton have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Darling Heights or Drayton?
Darling Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Darling Heights 951 vs Drayton 944; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darling Heights or Drayton?
Darling Heights and Drayton have similar transport scores.
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