Darra vs Jindalee
The verdict
Darra rates higher for transport (92 vs 58). Jindalee rates higher for liveability (96 vs 80). Jindalee is closer to the coast (24.9 km vs 26.0 km).
Scores
DarraJindalee
| Darra | Jindalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 78 |
| Transport | 92 | 58 |
| Education | 65 | 79 |
| Liveability | 80 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darra | Jindalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,098 | 5,320 |
| Median age | 36 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,560 | $2,357 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 53.5% |
| Born in Australia | 55.5% | 70.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Darra — · Jindalee —
Property
| Darra | Jindalee | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Darra | Jindalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 927 | 921 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 415 | 414 |
| 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 | Jindalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | 1,069 |
Transport
| Darra | Jindalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 58 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 34 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 240 m | 3.8 km |
Liveability
| Darra | Jindalee | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 13 |
| Parks | 9 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 50 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.0 km | 24.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.1 km | 11.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.4 km | 8.6 km |
Population & growth
| Darra | Jindalee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,098 | 5,320 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,417 | 5,456 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 0.63% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Darra or Jindalee?
Jindalee has a higher average school ICSEA (Darra 1026 vs Jindalee 1069; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darra or Jindalee?
Darra has the higher transport score (Darra 92/100 vs Jindalee 58/100).
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