Darra vs Mount Ommaney
The verdict
Darra rates higher for transport (92 vs 61). Mount Ommaney rates higher for education (81 vs 65). Darra has a shorter estimated CBD commute (34 vs 49 min).
Scores
DarraMount Ommaney
| Darra | Mount Ommaney | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 78 |
| Transport | 92 | 61 |
| Education | 65 | 81 |
| Liveability | 80 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darra | Mount Ommaney | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,098 | 2,503 |
| Median age | 36 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,560 | $2,361 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 59.8% |
| Born in Australia | 55.5% | 57.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Darra — · Mount Ommaney —
Property
| Darra | Mount Ommaney | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Darra | Mount Ommaney | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 927 | 919 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 415 | 400 |
| 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 | Mount Ommaney | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | 1,062 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darra · Mount Ommaney
Transport
| Darra | Mount Ommaney | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 61 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 34 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 240 m | 3.0 km |
Liveability
| Darra | Mount Ommaney | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 4 |
| Parks | 9 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.0 km | 26.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.1 km | 12.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.4 km | 10.0 km |
Population & growth
| Darra | Mount Ommaney | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,098 | 2,503 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,417 | 2,567 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 0.63% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Darra or Mount Ommaney?
Mount Ommaney has a higher average school ICSEA (Darra 1026 vs Mount Ommaney 1062; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darra or Mount Ommaney?
Darra has the higher transport score (Darra 92/100 vs Mount Ommaney 61/100).
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