Darwin River vs Southport
The verdict
Southport is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 9.7 km).
Scores
Darwin RiverSouthport
| Darwin River | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 13 | 12 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 24 | 22 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darwin River | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 627 | 215 |
| Median age | 47 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,550 | $1,699 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.7% | 13.5% |
| Born in Australia | 69.9% | 60.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Darwin River High Growth · Southport High Growth
Property
| Darwin River | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Darwin River | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 319 | 465 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 797 | 930 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,252 | 4,252 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darwin River | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Darwin River · Southport
Transport
| Darwin River | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 137 | 108 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Darwin River | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.7 km | 1.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.8 km | 31.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 51.4 km | 41.6 km |
Population & growth
| Darwin River | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 627 | 215 |
| Estimated 2025 | 651 | 223 |
| Projected 2041 | 917 | 314 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.94% | 0.92% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Darwin River or Southport?
Darwin River and Southport have similar transport scores.
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