Darling Heights vs East Toowoomba
The verdict
East Toowoomba rates higher for liveability (100 vs 82). East Toowoomba is closer to the coast (111.0 km vs 116.5 km).
Scores
Darling HeightsEast Toowoomba
| Darling Heights | East Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 54 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 57 | 64 |
| Liveability | 82 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darling Heights | East Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,157 | 5,953 |
| Median age | 30 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,469 | $1,591 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 47.9% |
| Born in Australia | 66.7% | 80.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.2 |
Growth: Darling Heights — · East Toowoomba —
Property
| Darling Heights | East Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $590 |
| 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 | East Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 892 | 890 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 310 | 319 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,417 | 6,417 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darling Heights | East Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | 1,102 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darling Heights · East Toowoomba
Transport
| Darling Heights | East Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 61.5 km |
Liveability
| Darling Heights | East Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 24 |
| Parks | 14 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 20 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 20 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 116.5 km | 111.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 109.6 km | 104.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 570 m |
Population & growth
| Darling Heights | East Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,157 | 5,953 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,704 | 6,061 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.55% | 0.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darling Heights or East Toowoomba?
Darling Heights and East Toowoomba have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Darling Heights or East Toowoomba?
East Toowoomba has a higher average school ICSEA (Darling Heights 951 vs East Toowoomba 1102; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darling Heights or East Toowoomba?
Darling Heights and East Toowoomba have similar transport scores.
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