Darra at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
4,098
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Darra.
The postcode for Darra is 4076 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Darra (4076) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.
Darra has roughly 4,098 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Darra scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Darra's population at 4,098, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,098
Median age
36
Family households
70%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
4,098
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
171,968
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
8
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Darra.
Local schools for Darra
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Government School Catchment
Darra State School
Jamboree Heights State School
Oxley State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Darra.
- What is the Darra postcode?
- Darra is in the 4076 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Darra?
- Darra is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4076. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Darra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Darra?
- There are 20 schools serving Darra on this page, including Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Darra State School, Jamboree Heights State School.
- How walkable is Darra?
- Darra has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Darra?
- Darra is close to Richlands Bc, Seventeen Mile Rocks, Sumner, Sumner Park Bc, Jamboree Heights.
- What is the population of Darra?
- The population of Darra is approximately 4,098 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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