Darling Heights vs South Toowoomba
The verdict
South Toowoomba rates higher for liveability (100 vs 82). South Toowoomba is closer to the coast (113.0 km vs 116.5 km).
Scores
Darling HeightsSouth Toowoomba
| Darling Heights | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 52 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 57 | 56 |
| 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 | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,157 | 5,512 |
| Median age | 30 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,469 | $1,354 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 37.9% |
| Born in Australia | 66.7% | 77.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Growth: Darling Heights — · South Toowoomba —
Property
| Darling Heights | South 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 | $520 |
| 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 | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 892 | 889 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 310 | 308 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,417 | 6,417 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darling Heights | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | 1,005 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darling Heights · South Toowoomba
Transport
| Darling Heights | South 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 | 62.9 km |
Liveability
| Darling Heights | South 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 6 |
| Parks | 14 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 16 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 116.5 km | 113.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 109.6 km | 106.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Darling Heights | South Toowoomba | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,157 | 5,512 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,704 | 5,609 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.55% | 0.44% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darling Heights or South Toowoomba?
Darling Heights and South Toowoomba have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Darling Heights or South Toowoomba?
South Toowoomba has a higher average school ICSEA (Darling Heights 951 vs South Toowoomba 1005; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darling Heights or South Toowoomba?
Darling Heights and South Toowoomba have similar transport scores.
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