Darra vs Inala
The verdict
Darra rates higher for education (65 vs 46). Inala rates higher for liveability (91 vs 80). Darra has a shorter estimated CBD commute (34 vs 57 min).
Scores
DarraInala
| Darra | Inala | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 73 |
| Transport | 92 | 77 |
| Education | 65 | 46 |
| Liveability | 80 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darra | Inala | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,098 | 15,273 |
| Median age | 36 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,560 | $998 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 20.2% |
| Born in Australia | 55.5% | 46.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Darra — · Inala —
Property
| Darra | Inala | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Darra | Inala | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 927 | 930 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 415 | 412 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Darra is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darra | Inala | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | 925 |
Transport
| Darra | Inala | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 77 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 92 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 34 | 57 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 240 m | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Darra | Inala | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 4 |
| Parks | 9 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.0 km | 25.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.1 km | 14.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.4 km | 8.5 km |
Population & growth
| Darra | Inala | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,098 | 15,273 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,417 | 16,442 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 1.86% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Darra or Inala?
Darra has a higher average school ICSEA (Darra 1026 vs Inala 925; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darra or Inala?
Darra has the higher transport score (Darra 92/100 vs Inala 77/100).
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