7 min drive to Byford + 5 min transfer + 52 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
39 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2480/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.6%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
93%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
9.7%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
3.0
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Darling Downs
Full-time 35.0%Part-time 17.4%Unemployed 2.1%Not in labour 45.5%
Dwelling Types
Darling Downs
House 96.5%Flat/Unit 3.5%
Commute Mode
Darling Downs
Car 83.7%Transit 2.9%Walk 1.3%WFH 12.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
72.9%
England
9.1%
New Zealand
3.5%
India
1.5%
South Africa
1.5%
Language at Home
English only
92.5%
Italian
0.5%
Hindi
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Darling Downs
Is Darling Downs safe?
Darling Downs has a safety score of 63/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Hilbert (31/100), Brookdale (WA) (20/100), Byford (53/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Darling Downs?
Median weekly rent in Darling Downs is $775/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Hilbert ($690/wk), Brookdale (WA) ($650/wk), Byford ($680/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Darling Downs from Perth CBD?
Darling Downs is 41 minutes by car, or 82 minutes by public transport, or 64 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Darling Downs affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Darling Downs is $1.5M, up 52.0% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $423K. For renters, median weekly rent is $775/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Hilbert ($780K), Brookdale (WA) ($680K), Byford ($820K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/darling-downs
Darling Downs is a quiet, semi-rural suburb on Perth's outer southeastern fringe, best known for its bushland setting and the Darling Downs Zoo. It suits those who value space and nature over urban convenience; the trade-off is total car dependence, limited local amenities, and a real bushfire risk in the dry months. A small, tight-knit community with affordable land and a genuine connection to the natural landscape. The median house price is $1.53M and rent of $775/week, 50% above the Perth metro median.
From Darling Downs, the CBD is a 41-minute drive away (82 min by transit), and most residents drive (67%). The area has a safety score of 63/100, 11 points above the metro average of 52.
Typical residents are around 39 years old, with a household income of $2,480/week.