Darra vs Jamboree Heights
Jamboree Heights scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jamboree Heights (1090) sits above Darra (1036). Jamboree Heights skews owner-occupied (75%), Darra runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
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Darra and Jamboree Heights side by side
| Measure | Darra | Jamboree Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1036 | 1090 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 32 |
| Transit score | 50 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,098 | 3,141 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 932 mm | 932 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Jamboree Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1090 vs 1036).
Darra vs Jamboree Heights: common questions
Does Darra or Jamboree Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jamboree Heights scores 1090 vs 1036 in Darra. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Darra or Jamboree Heights?
Jamboree Heights scores 32/100 on walkability vs 8/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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