Darra vs Richlands
The verdict
Richlands rates higher for liveability (87 vs 80). Darra is closer to the coast (26.0 km vs 27.0 km).
Scores
DarraRichlands
| Darra | Richlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 81 |
| Transport | 92 | 91 |
| Education | 65 | 62 |
| Liveability | 80 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darra | Richlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,098 | 5,621 |
| Median age | 36 | 28 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,560 | $1,709 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 41.2% |
| Born in Australia | 55.5% | 46.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Darra — · Richlands —
Property
| Darra | Richlands | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Darra | Richlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 927 | 925 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 415 | 409 |
| 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 | Richlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | Data not available |
Transport
| Darra | Richlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 91 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 34 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 240 m | 960 m |
Liveability
| Darra | Richlands | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Parks | 9 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.0 km | 27.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.1 km | 15.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.4 km | 9.9 km |
Population & growth
| Darra | Richlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,098 | 5,621 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,417 | 6,051 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 1.86% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Darra or Richlands?
Darra has the higher transport score (Darra 92/100 vs Richlands 91/100).
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