Darling Heights vs Middle Ridge
The verdict
Middle Ridge rates higher for education (64 vs 57). Middle Ridge is closer to the coast (112.5 km vs 116.5 km).
Scores
Darling HeightsMiddle Ridge
| Darling Heights | Middle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 49 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 57 | 64 |
| Liveability | 82 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darling Heights | Middle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,157 | 7,595 |
| Median age | 30 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,469 | $2,177 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 49.5% |
| Born in Australia | 66.7% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.7 |
Growth: Darling Heights — · Middle Ridge —
Property
| Darling Heights | Middle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $695 |
| 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 | Middle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 892 | 895 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 310 | 316 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,417 | 6,417 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darling Heights | Middle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | 1,049 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darling Heights · Middle Ridge
Transport
| Darling Heights | Middle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 61.1 km |
Liveability
| Darling Heights | Middle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 31 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 116.5 km | 112.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 109.6 km | 105.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Darling Heights | Middle Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,157 | 7,595 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,704 | 8,040 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.55% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darling Heights or Middle Ridge?
Darling Heights and Middle Ridge have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Darling Heights or Middle Ridge?
Middle Ridge has a higher average school ICSEA (Darling Heights 951 vs Middle Ridge 1049; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darling Heights or Middle Ridge?
Darling Heights and Middle Ridge have similar transport scores.
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