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Daroobalgie vs Forbes

The verdict

Forbes is more affordable, with a median house price of $443K versus $1.26M in Daroobalgie. Forbes rates higher for transport (73 vs 0). Daroobalgie is closer to the coast (279.3 km vs 290.1 km).

Scores

DaroobalgieForbes
DaroobalgieForbes
Overall1258
Transport073
Education1332
Liveability2265

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

DaroobalgieForbes
Population888,157
Median age3642
Median household income (wk)$2,049$1,221
Bachelor degree or higher8.1%21.5%
Born in Australia88.6%86.8%
Avg household size2.62.3

Growth: Daroobalgie Moderate Growth · Forbes Moderate Growth

Property

DaroobalgieForbes
Median house price$1.26M$443K
Median unit priceData not available$400K
House price YoYData not available2.2%
Median rent — house (wk)$425$435
Rental yield (house)Data not available4.9%
Days on market (house)Data not available31

Median price history

Safety

DaroobalgieForbes
Residential safety score12
Break & enter dwelling /100k0613
Motor vehicle theft /100k0441
Domestic assault /100k0895
Total incidents /100k (all)18,18215,030

Total incidents over time

Schools

DaroobalgieForbes
Total schools05
Government03
Independent01
Average ICSEAData not available931

See the full school list on each profile: Daroobalgie · Forbes

Transport

DaroobalgieForbes
Transport score073
Train stations02
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)14.1 km2.7 km

Liveability

DaroobalgieForbes
Summer max temp26.0°C26.0°C
Winter max temp9.5°C9.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)900900
Supermarkets02
Cafes & restaurants08
Parks034
PlaygroundsData not available11
Swimming poolsData not available2
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)279.3 km290.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)290.8 km303.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)15.0 km3.1 km

Population & growth

DaroobalgieForbes
Population (2021)888,157
Estimated 2025878,100
Projected 20411039,578
Annual growth rate-0.29%-0.18%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Daroobalgie or Forbes?

Forbes is more affordable, with a median house price of $443K versus $1.26M.

Which has better public transport, Daroobalgie or Forbes?

Forbes has the higher transport score (Daroobalgie 0/100 vs Forbes 73/100).

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