Darwin River vs Tumbling Waters
The verdict
Darwin River rates higher for education (24 vs 19). Tumbling Waters is closer to the coast (3.3 km vs 9.7 km).
Scores
Darwin RiverTumbling Waters
| Darwin River | Tumbling Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 13 | 11 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 24 | 19 |
| 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 | Tumbling Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 627 | 254 |
| Median age | 47 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,550 | $1,800 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.7% | 11.9% |
| Born in Australia | 69.9% | 72.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Darwin River High Growth · Tumbling Waters High Growth
Property
| Darwin River | Tumbling Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tumbling Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 319 | 394 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 797 | 787 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,252 | 4,252 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darwin River | Tumbling Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Tumbling Waters
Transport
| Darwin River | Tumbling Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 113 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Darwin River | Tumbling Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.8 km | 33.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 51.4 km | 43.9 km |
Population & growth
| Darwin River | Tumbling Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 627 | 254 |
| Estimated 2025 | 651 | 264 |
| Projected 2041 | 917 | 371 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.94% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Darwin River or Tumbling Waters?
Darwin River and Tumbling Waters have similar transport scores.
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