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Suburb profile ·Serpentine-Jarrahdale LGA · WA ·6122

Darling Downs WA 6122

Darling Downs is in Serpentine-Jarrahdale LGA, WA, postcode 6122, with population 1,591.

The read

Growth-momentum

There are enough stretched or weaker signals here that you should assume trade-offs rather than a clean story. Use compare mode to see whether the downside is price, local quality, or weaker momentum before treating it as a target suburb.

$800/wk
Apr 2024 → Dec 2025 · 3 periods
WA rental bonds · suburb grain · Dec 2025
$1000
$595
Apr 2024Dec 2025
Why it fits

Recent price movement shows visible market momentum. Population movement supports a growth-led read. Transport coverage adds a practical access signal.

What to check

Premium pricing raises the bar for yield, affordability, and downside checks. Gross yield looks low for an income-first use case.

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Median house
$1.8M
House median, latest period
↑124.4%YoY D9 vs AU
Median rent
$800/wk
Rent-pressure candidate
D10 vs AU
Gross yield
2.4%
Low yield band
D7 vs AU
Population
1,591
2K local footprint
D8 vs AU
Schools
—
No matched school data
Drive to city
42 min
43.2 km to Perth CBD · free-flow
Transit to city
58 min
Public transport to Perth CBD · weekday 8am
Solar
6,707
427 added 12mo · 40MW
Price cycleAt its peak
LowPeak

At / near its all-time high

See trend depth →

Price history

House, unit and vacant land medians · ABS + state datasets

Trend & investor depth

Derived from this suburb's own price, rent and income history
Cycle positionAt its peak
Low · 2020Peak · 2026

At / near its all-time high

Price growth (compound)% per year
3-yr
+24.6%
5-yr
+23.4%
Indicative cashflow-$1,123/wk (-$58,400/yr) · interest-only @ 6.4%, 80% LVR
Value vs advantage+58% vs suburbs of similar SEIFA advantage (decile 9)

Indicative cashflow is interest-only and excludes tax — use the calculator for a full projection. Turnover divides recorded sales by an estimated household count (population over average household size).

Investment grade

Composite · growth · yield · stability
Cgrade · 48/100 · top 52% of 3,604AU suburbs
Peer distributionstronger than 48% of AU suburbs
WeakerTypicalStronger
Capital growth99
Rental yield53
Stability2
Volatility-44.0ppCycle-2.0

Bar = this suburb's percentile · tick = typical (median) peer · stability drivers signed (+ = steadier)

Relative grade across Australian suburbs, combining qp's capital-growth (multi-year CAGR + cycle timing), rental-yield, and stability (price volatility + cycle + affordability) metrics via a three-pillar property-scoring method with an imbalance penalty. Within-Australia relative, indicative only — not financial advice.

Investor profile

Who invests in Darling Downs

Owner-occupied 94%Rented 6%
Investor activityATO
Negatively geared4.8%
713 of 1,134 landlords
Avg rental loss$6,638/yr
Landlords (rental income)1,134
Reported capital gains745
The read

Owner-occupier stronghold

93% of homes here are owner-occupied and 6% rented, with 5% of landlords negatively geared.

Why it fits

93% owner-occupied — owner-occupiers hold longer and absorb rate shocks, supporting price stability.

What to check

Gross yield 2.4% is thin — returns here lean on capital growth, not cash flow.

ABS Census 2021 tenure (G37), ATO postcode rental statistics, and QuickProperty's investor-exposure index. Owner-occupied = owned outright + with a mortgage.

Mortgage affordability

RBA rate · ABS Census 2021 household income
80%
of household income to service a new loan
18.1 yrs
to save a 20% deposit
Severe
housing-stress band
Rent vs buyRenting cheaper

New-loan repayment $8,575/mo vs median rent $3,467/mo (+147% · +$1179/wk)

If rates move

At 4.2%: $6,846/mo (-1,728) · at 6.2% (current): $8,575/mo · at 8.2%: $10,469/mo (+1,894)

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year principal-and-interest loan at the current RBA new owner-occupier variable rate, against median weekly household income (ABS Census 2021). Stress bands follow the 30% / 45%-of-income thresholds used in ANZ-CoreLogic and AIHW reporting. Rent vs buy compares that repayment with the suburb's median advertised rent; it excludes rates, insurance, maintenance and deposit opportunity cost.

Stronger alternatives nearby

Similar-priced suburbs in other council areas that rate higher on a metric.

Higher yield

similar price · cross-LGA

Stronger 5-yr growth

similar price · cross-LGA

More affordable

lower price-to-income

Alternatives are similar-priced suburbs (0.7–1.4x this suburb's median) in other council areas that exceed it on the named metric. Indicative — not financial advice.

Affordability

Buying & renting · ABS Census + state data
Buying
13.6x
median home price as a multiple of annual household income
Stretched
Renting
32%
median weekly rent as a share of gross household income (the 30% rule)
Stretched

Owners with a mortgage repay a median of $2,172/mo, while renters pay about $3,467/mo — renting runs $1,295/mo higher on these medians.

Median price
$1.75M
Household income · yr
$129K
Median rent · wk
$800
Owner mortgage · mo
$2,172
Gross yield
2.4%

Household income

ABS Census · ATO
$129K household · yr+50.8% vs WA suburb median
Personal
$50K
Family
$137K
Household
$129K
Household income distribution (ABS Census 2021 · weekly)fewer than 20% could service the median house
Under $300
12
$300-649
34
$650-999
36
$1,000-1,499
36
$1,500-1,999
40
$2,000-2,999
121
$3,000-3,999
76
$4,000+
91

Serviceability line: a household needs about $6,596/wk to hold a new loan on the median house at 30% of income (20% deposit, 30-year P&I, current RBA rate).

At the median asking rent, about 55% of households here would spend more than 30% of income on rent (rent stress line: $2,667/wk income).

Housing stock and tenure

ABS Census 2021
Tenure (513 households)
Owned outright
32%
Owned with mortgage
61%
Rented
6%
Dwelling structure5.0% of dwellings unoccupied on census night
Separate house
97%
Townhouse / semi
0%
Flat / apartment
4%

Getting to work: 77% drive, 3% public transport, 1% walk or cycle, 11% worked from home (2021 Census, taken during COVID-era work-from-home arrangements).

Livability

OSM · GTFS · schools + hospitals
14/ 100 livability index

Top 86% most liveable of 4,565Australian suburbs.

Peer distributionstronger than 14% of Australian suburbs
WeakerTypicalStronger
Everyday access0
Public transport (15 stops)44
Schools & hospitals0

Bar = this suburb's percentile · tick = typical (median) peer

Suburb-level access-density index (not an address-level walk-time score), normalised within Australian suburbs. Method based on the Urban Liveability Index (Higgs et al. 2019) and Walk Score — three equal-weighted domains combined with an imbalance penalty.

Development screen

Could a secondary dwelling be worth investigating?

Some supporting context
ancillary dwelling / granny flat screening context Low broad constraint context

Policy position

Official policy reviewed

R-Codes Volume 1 apply across WA and are administered by local government; compliant ancillary dwellings can be proposed on residential zoned land including grouped/multiple dwellings and strata lots.

Rental use: Same-title ancillary dwellings can be relevant to hosted accommodation rules; check STRA registration and local government requirements where used short-term.

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Separate houses

92.0%

Suburb share of occupied private dwellings recorded as separate houses.

14.0 pp above the state median

State median 78.0% · 438 valid suburbs

Residential-zone context

Not staged

A comparable planning-zone layer is not staged for this state.

Rental households

6.4%

Demand context only; it does not establish permission to rent a secondary dwelling.

17.6 pp below the state median

State median 24.1% · 438 valid suburbs

Mapped hazards

Not staged

No broad-area layer staged for this suburb. No broad-area layer staged for this suburb.

Approval pathway

Four checks, each with a different evidence threshold.

This is an investigation sequence, not a guarantee that every step applies or that approval will be granted.

  1. 01 Source reviewed

    State policy position

    QuickProperty reviewed the official ancillary dwelling / granny flat policy source.

  2. 02 Property dependent

    Planning pathway

    Confirm zoning, lot controls, overlays, setbacks, site coverage and whether planning approval is required.

  3. 03 Design dependent

    Building approval

    Confirm the building approval route after the design, site classifications, services and construction requirements are known.

  4. 04 Check separately

    Intended use

    Confirm long-term rental, short-stay or family-use rules separately from permission to construct the dwelling.

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Site controls

Lot area and dimensions

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Status for Lot area and dimensions
Evidence packMissing

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Setbacks and site coverage

Test setbacks, private open space, landscaping and maximum site coverage against a concept plan.

Status for Setbacks and site coverage
Evidence packMissing

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Slope and ground conditions

Check survey levels, soil classification, retaining needs and likely earthworks.

Status for Slope and ground conditions
Evidence packMissing

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Title and planning

Zoning and overlays

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Status for Zoning and overlays
Evidence packMissing

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Title, easements and covenants

Review the title for easements, covenants, restrictions and common property.

Status for Title, easements and covenants
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Services and access

Sewer and stormwater

Locate assets and connection points, then confirm capacity, clearances and discharge requirements.

Status for Sewer and stormwater
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Power, water and metering

Confirm service routes, upgrade needs and whether separate metering is permitted or practical.

Status for Power, water and metering
Evidence packMissing

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Vehicle access and parking

Test driveway width, gradients, turning, parking and emergency access requirements.

Status for Vehicle access and parking
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Construction constraints

Bushfire exposure

Order an address-level bushfire assessment and determine any BAL construction response.

Status for Bushfire exposure
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Flood and overland flow

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Status for Flood and overland flow
Evidence packMissing

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Wind, corrosion and termite

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Status for Wind, corrosion and termite
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Approval and use

Planning approval pathway

Confirm exemption, complying pathway or permit requirements with the responsible authority.

Status for Planning approval pathway
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Building approval and consultants

Identify required survey, design, engineering, energy, certification and inspection evidence.

Status for Building approval and consultants
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Rental and intended use

Confirm occupation, rental, short-stay and family-use rules plus insurance and tax implications.

Status for Rental and intended use
Evidence packMissing

Metadata only. QuickProperty does not store or upload the underlying document.

Darling Downs, WA 6122 · Local browser record

Investigation aid only. Confirm current planning, building, title, service and hazard requirements with qualified professionals and responsible authorities.

Building due diligence

Construction requirements can change by location.

Code baseline only

The National Construction Code is the baseline. Local hazards and site classifications can change the required structure, materials, fixings, insulation and detailing.

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SUBURB CONTEXT

No local compliance layer is staged.

This is missing evidence, not evidence that the property has no constraints.

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ADDRESS + DESIGN

NCC climate zone

Check the property

Confirm the NCC climate zone used for the building design and energy provisions.

May affect: Insulation and glazing · Condensation control · Roof-space ventilation

Wind class and BAL

Site assessment required

A suburb layer cannot determine the site wind classification or Bushfire Attack Level.

May affect: Structure and tie-downs · Cladding and fixings · Openings and bushfire detailing

Corrosion and termite exposure

Check the property

Confirm marine or corrosive exposure and the applicable termite-management requirements.

May affect: Fasteners and connectors · Roofing and coatings · Termite management

This screen identifies investigation triggers, not building quality or property compliance. Confirm the address, design and current jurisdiction rules with the council, building surveyor or certifier, designer and engineer.

NCC 2022 Housing Provisions: how to use · NCC 2022 Volume Two and Housing Provisions

Population outlook

ABS projection · Byford SA2 area · 2022 base
22,531 people · 202236,574 by 2032 (+62.3%)

ABS population projection (2022 base) for the Byford SA2 statistical area — the finest official projection grain available; suburb-level projections do not exist.

Full data detail Census · ATO · ABS · state datasets
Darling Downs WA — Property Data and Demographics

Darling Downs (postcode 6122) is a close-knit residential community in Western Australia within the Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area. With a population of 1,591, the suburb has an established family demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $129K per year, with an average household size of 3 people. Recent annual estimates show population movement into the broader catchment, with population growth running at +4.5% year-on-year at the LGA level. WA employment has moved +1.9% year-on-year in the official ABS Labour Force trend series, which provides the broader jobs backdrop for this suburb. WA also had 24 Commonwealth-backed major projects under construction, 12 underway, and 12 in planning as at 2025-09-01, which is useful as a broader delivery backdrop rather than a suburb-specific project count. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, clerical & administrative, professionals. Employment in the area leans toward construction and healthcare. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

Median house prices in Darling Downs stand at $1.8 million, having risen steeply by 124.4% over the last twelve months. The current median weekly rent is $800. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,172.

Public transport access includes 15 bus stops.

On the investment side, Darling Downs shows a gross rental yield of approximately 2.4%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.8M/$1.0M), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 13.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +124.4% year-on-year. Population growth of +4.5% year-on-year points to strong growth demand fundamentals. Building approvals have changed +0% year-on-year, indicating steady development activity.

Market & money
Investment signalsHeuristics
Rental Yield2.4%↓ Low Yield
Price vs State$1.8M/$1.0M↓ Above Median
Affordability13.6x↓ Stretched
Price Momentum+124.4%↑ Rising
Pop. Growth+4.5%↑ Strong Growth
Development+0%· Steady
InvestmentWA
Mortgage · mth$2,172
Rent · wk(Census)$400
Market rent · wk(Feb 2026)$800
Gross yield1.2%
Price / income13.6x
Population growth · Serpentine-Jarrahdale LGAABS ERP
Population (2025)40,531
5-year growth+4.6% CAGR
YoY change+4.5%
20012025
Development · Serpentine-Jarrahdale LGAABS Approvals
Approvals (2026)689
Houses 99%Units 1%
YoY change+0%
Employment · Serpentine-Jarrahdale LGASALM
Unemployment (Dec-25)3.6%
YoY change+0.8pp
Dec-10Dec-25
Property investors · Postcode 6122ATO
Negatively geared4.8%
713 of filers
Avg rental loss$6,638/yr
Landlords (rental income)1,134
Reported capital gains745
People & prosperity
DemographicsCensus 21
Population1,591
Median age39
Household size3
HH income · wk$2,480
Personal income · wk$969
Persons / bedroom0.7
SEIFA indexABS
Advantage (IRSAD)9/10
Education (IEO)4/10
Economic (IER)10/10
Disadvantage (IRSD)8/10
Income momentumCensus 16→21
HH income · wk$2,094 → $2,480
Change+18.4%
vs WA median+4.7 pp
Median rent+38.9%
stablevs WA 2016–21
Top occupationsCensus
Technicians & Trades159Clerical & Administrative153Professionals118Community & Personal Service107Managers103
Top industriesCensus
Construction111Healthcare90Education78Mining65Public Admin & Safety65
Top ancestryCensus
English730Australian598Scottish149Irish139Dutch124
Area & amenity
TransportGTFS
Bus stops15
Aged care · Serpentine-Jarrahdale LGAGEN
Facilities1
Residential places68
Baptistcare Graceford68 places
Childcare · Serpentine-Jarrahdale LGAACECQA
Services25
Approved places1,921
Exceeding NQS1
Camp Australia - Court Grammar School OSHC150 places
Green Leaves Early Learning Byford128 places
Bloom Early Education Byford106 places
KinderPark Early Learning Centre Byford North104 places
KinderPark Early Learning Centre Byford South104 places
Cuddles Early Learning & Childcare Byford99 places
+19 more in Serpentine-Jarrahdale LGA
Nearby in Serpentine-Jarrahdale LGA12
Cardup$1.7M · 1,163Oakford$1.9M · 2,803Mundijong$843K · 1,246Serpentine$1.2M · 2,863Jarrahdale$823K · 1,205Whitby$825K · 1,005Byford$832K · 18,878Mardella$865K · 446Hopeland · 313Oldbury · 296Keysbrook · 265Karrakup · 172
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Strong evidence

There is enough direct local evidence on Darling Downs for a first-pass decision.

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PRICE POSTURE
Prices come from release-based suburb series.

REIWA public suburb pages (annual median series) scraped monthly; unmatched suburbs fall back to annual ABS SA2 series

RENT POSTURE
Rent is using a state market dataset when available.

Use current rent as a starting signal, not as a fixed underwriting truth.

SERVICE POSTURE
Service coverage is matched locally, not inferred nationally.

Schools, transport, and hospitals are useful as presence signals, but they still have different source cadences.

Data status
Property prices
REIWA · 2026 · REIWA public suburb pages (annual median series) scraped monthly; unmatched suburbs fall back to annual ABS SA2 series
medium stability · automated · every update · monthly
Available
Market rent
WA rental bonds · Feb 2026 · State market dataset
medium stability · automated · every update · monthly
Available
Crime
State crime dataset · No linked local crime series
Missing
Schools
ACARA 2025 · No local school matches exposed
stable source · automated · every update · annual
Missing
Hospitals
AIHW · No linked local hospital coverage
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · mixed
Missing
Transport
GTFS feeds · 15 matched stops/stations
medium stability · manual file · snapshot · mixed
Available
Population growth
ABS ERP · 2025 · Annual estimate series
stable source · automated · every update · annual
Available
Building approvals
ABS Building Approvals · 2026 · Annual release series
stable source · automated · every update · monthly
Available
Available means a direct local dataset is linked. Verify means coverage exists but freshness or precision is weaker, such as ABS price fallback, Census rent fallback, or low-confidence hospital matching.
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Darling Downs FAQ

Common questions
  1. What LGA is Darling Downs in?

    Darling Downs is in the Serpentine-Jarrahdale Local Government Area, WA, postcode 6122. Council-level context for Serpentine-Jarrahdale LGA (suburb mix, population, rent, and price coverage) is available on the QuickProperty LGA page.

  2. What is the median house price in Darling Downs?

    The current median house price in Darling Downs, WA is $1.8M, based on the latest available sales data from state Valuers General offices and ABS Data by Region.

  3. What is the typical weekly rent in Darling Downs?

    The median weekly rent in Darling Downs is $800/wk, based on the current market rent dataset. The current rent signal is rent-pressure candidate.

  4. What does the rent signal say about Darling Downs?

    Rent-pressure candidate: Darling Downs rents screen above the local benchmark. Use this as a suburb screening signal before comparing candidates or modelling a purchase; the matching rent ranking can provide broader market context.

  5. Is Darling Downs a good investment?

    QuickProperty's investment signals for Darling Downs show: Low Yield, Above Median, Stretched. These are computed from price, rent, income, and population data — not an opaque score.

  6. Where does QuickProperty get its data for Darling Downs?

    Property prices come from state Valuers General offices and ABS Data by Region. Demographics are from ABS Census 2021. School ICSEA scores are from ACARA. Crime statistics are from state police agencies. Transport data is sourced from GTFS feeds.

  7. How often is the Darling Downs data updated?

    Property prices update quarterly. RBA macro indicators update with each deploy. Demographics are from Census 2021. School ICSEA scores are from ACARA 2025.