Darra vs Oxley
The verdict
Oxley rates higher for education (78 vs 65). Oxley is closer to the coast (23.6 km vs 26.0 km).
Scores
DarraOxley
| Darra | Oxley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 86 |
| Transport | 92 | 93 |
| Education | 65 | 78 |
| Liveability | 80 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darra | Oxley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,098 | 9,100 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,560 | $2,168 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 54.6% |
| Born in Australia | 55.5% | 67.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Darra — · Oxley —
Property
| Darra | Oxley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Darra | Oxley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 927 | 934 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 415 | 418 |
| 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 | Oxley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | 1,051 |
Transport
| Darra | Oxley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 93 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 34 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 240 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Darra | Oxley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Parks | 9 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.0 km | 23.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.1 km | 11.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.4 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Darra | Oxley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,098 | 9,100 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,417 | 9,876 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 2.07% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Darra or Oxley?
Oxley has a higher average school ICSEA (Darra 1026 vs Oxley 1051; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darra or Oxley?
Oxley has the higher transport score (Darra 92/100 vs Oxley 93/100).
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