Moving to Darling Heights QLD 4350
What the official numbers say about living in Darling Heights — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $320 a week, against a median household income of $1,469 a week.
About 53% of homes are owner-occupied and 44% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Darling Heights grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,923 → 5,157 people).
Around 72% of households are families, averaging 2.6 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, Nepal, Iraq; most spoken languages besides English: Nepali, Arabic, Malayalam.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Darling Heights scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (90% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest train station: Toowoomba, 5.2 km north-east.
Nearest railway halt: Willowburn, 8 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: Harristown High School bus interchange, 2.9 km north.
Nearest airport: Toowoomba City Aerodrome, 6.1 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 109 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 25 schools · 11 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 61 parks — see them all on the Darling Heights profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Darling Heights State School 550 m · Drayton State School 1.7 km · Highlands Christian College 2.1 km · Harristown State Primary School 2.7 km · Concordia Primary School 2.7 km · Martin Luther Primary School 2.8 km · Middle Ridge State School 2.8 km · Agnew School 2.8 km
Groceries: Woolworths 1.5 km · BigK 2 km · Coles 2.1 km · Woolworths 2.3 km · Aldi 2.3 km
Parks and reserves: Birch Court Park 150 m · Gorman Street Park 350 m · Platz Street Park 450 m · Heidi Court Park 650 m · Thiess Park (north) 650 m · Magann Court Park 650 m · Salisbury Street Park 700 m · Jack Street Park 700 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Darling Heights, most often seen first: Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Scaly-breasted Lorikeet · Rainbow Lorikeet · Crested Pigeon · Galah.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Darling Heights, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darling Heights here | 5,157 | — | 3/10 | 10% |
| Kearneys Spring | 9,419 | — | 3/10 | 15% |
| Drayton | 1,813 | — | 2/10 | 18% |
| Harristown | 9,081 | — | 1/10 | 4% |
| Middle Ridge | 7,595 | — | 9/10 | 40% |
| South Toowoomba | 5,512 | — | 3/10 | 8% |
| Centenary Heights | 6,152 | — | 4/10 | 7% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Toowoomba — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Groom — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4350 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Darling Heights profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $320 a week, and about 44% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,923 people to 5,157. It sits about 109 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Toowoomba station is roughly 5.2 km away. Local government is Toowoomba council, and the federal seat is Groom.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Darling Heights vs Kearneys Spring · Darling Heights vs Drayton.
Nearby guides: Kearneys Spring · Drayton · Harristown · Middle Ridge · South Toowoomba · Centenary Heights.
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