Side by sideSuburb comparison

Oxley vs Darra.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Oxley edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oxley (1063) sits above Darra (1036).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Oxley edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 1036).

Common questionsOxley vs Darra

Common questions

Does Oxley or Darra have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oxley scores 1063 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.

The numbers behind the take

Oxley
Metric
Darra

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$650/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
54.0%
Renter occupied
42.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
8
Transit score
50
Bike score
100
25,506
Population
4,098
38
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1063
Avg ICSEA
1036

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).