Darling Heights, QLD 4350

Toowoomba Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4350

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Median house price

$610,000

ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024

An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Darling Heights itself.

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Darling Heights at a glance

Median unit
$393,500
Weekly rent
$550
Houses · units $320
Population
5,157
Median age 30

Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Darling Heights

Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Darling Heights, houses changed hands at $610,000 in 2024, below the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Darling Heights itself. Units come in around $393,500, roughly 35% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $122,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Darling Heights on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data

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What to know about Darling Heights

Darling Heights (4350) sits in the Toowoomba region of Queensland. The median house here is $610,000, below the Queensland median of around $780K.

Darling Heights has roughly 5,157 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Darling Heights scores 10/100 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 696 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.

Schools in Darling Heights

Schools serving Darling Heights: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Drayton State School

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Darling Heights State School

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Middle Ridge State School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
10/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
100/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Darling Heights's population at 5,157, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
72%
Lone person
24%
Owner occupied
52%
Renter occupied
43%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.69% (median rent $550/wk against a $610,000 price tag). Units yield 4.23% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 43% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
4.69%
On the $610,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
4.23%
On the $393,500 median

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

42,470 offences recorded in 2026 across the Toowoomba Regional Council LGA

QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Toowoomba Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

Top offence categories
Other Offences7,542 (17.8%)
Offences Against Property5,899 (13.9%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)3,110 (7.3%)
Drug Offences2,937 (6.9%)
Offences Against the Person1,620 (3.8%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
696 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.2°C
Coldest month, avg min
4.5°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Darling Heights

What is the median house price in Darling Heights?
The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Darling Heights, QLD 4350 is $610,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Darling Heights itself. The median unit price is $393,500.
How much is my house worth in Darling Heights?
A useful starting point is the Darling Heights median house price of $610,000 (units $393,500). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Darling Heights a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Darling Heights is 4.7%: the median weekly house rent is $550 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $610,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Darling Heights: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Darling Heights is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Darling Heights postcode?
Darling Heights is in the 4350 postcode, in QLD, in the Toowoomba Regional Council region.
Where is Darling Heights?
Darling Heights is a suburb in the Toowoomba Regional Council area, QLD 4350.
What is the average rent in Darling Heights?
The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $320.
What schools are in Darling Heights?
There are 20 schools serving Darling Heights on this page, including Drayton State School, Darling Heights State School, Highlands Christian College.
How walkable is Darling Heights?
Darling Heights has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Darling Heights?
Darling Heights is close to Kearneys Spring, Drayton, Drayton North, Macdonaldtown, Mount Rascal.
What is the population of Darling Heights?
The population of Darling Heights is approximately 5,157 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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