Darnum vs Shady Creek
The verdict
Darnum rates higher for transport (40 vs 0). Darnum is closer to the coast (45.5 km vs 53.1 km).
Scores
DarnumShady Creek
| Darnum | Shady Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 19 |
| Transport | 40 | 0 |
| Education | 43 | 43 |
| Liveability | 19 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darnum | Shady Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 759 | 186 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,744 | $2,100 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.8% | 20.4% |
| Born in Australia | 85.1% | 90.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Darnum High Growth · Shady Creek High Growth
Property
| Darnum | Shady Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Darnum | Shady Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 81 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 264 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 264 | 1,075 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 264 | 538 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,162 | 4,839 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darnum | Shady Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,006 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Darnum · Shady Creek
Transport
| Darnum | Shady Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 40 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 11.4 km |
Liveability
| Darnum | Shady Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.5°C | 14.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 45.5 km | 53.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 101.1 km | 102.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 40.1 km | 37.9 km |
Population & growth
| Darnum | Shady Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 759 | 186 |
| Estimated 2025 | 834 | 193 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,148 | 281 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.38% | 0.93% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Darnum or Shady Creek?
Darnum has the higher transport score (Darnum 40/100 vs Shady Creek 0/100).
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