Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Darling Downs
Darling Downs at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,591
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Darling Downs.
Darling Downs (6122) sits in the Serpentine-Jarrahdale region of Western Australia.
Darling Downs has roughly 1,591 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Darling Downs scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Darling Downs's population at 1,591, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,591
Median age
39
Family households
85%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
1,591
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Darling Downs.
Local schools for Darling Downs
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
West Byford Primary School
Marri Grove Primary School
Byford Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Darling Downs.
- What is the Darling Downs postcode?
- Darling Downs is in the 6122 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale region.
- What is the average rent in Darling Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Darling Downs?
- There are 20 schools serving Darling Downs on this page, including West Byford Primary School, Marri Grove Primary School, Salvado Catholic College.
- How walkable is Darling Downs?
- Darling Downs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Darling Downs?
- Darling Downs is close to Hilbert, Wungong, Byford, Brookdale, Doobarda.
- What is the population of Darling Downs?
- Darling Downs has approximately 1,591 residents. The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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