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Darling Downs suburb profile

Darling Downs is an outer southern Perth suburb in WA's 6122 postcode, sitting on the metropolitan fringe where newer residential estates meet pockets of bush and rural land. The suburb is characterised by modern, low-maintenance homes on larger lots, quiet streets and a family-oriented feel, with neighbourhood parks and playgrounds rather than dense apartment blocks. People who move here tend to be families and owner-occupiers seeking more space and a calmer outlook while still using shops, schools and services in neighbouring suburbs. Good road links make commuting practical, and the area suits anyone wanting a suburban-rural crossover lifestyle.

Darling Downs property market performance

Darling Downs has relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values fell sharply, down 32.4% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months, 2 houses and 1 unit were sold. Houses sold in a median of 10 days.

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Darling Downs demographics

Couple families with children are the largest group in Darling Downs, accounting for 51.3% of families. Couple families without children make up 41.0%, one-parent families 6.6% and other families 1.1%.

The suburb is home to 1,591 people, with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $2,480 a week, roughly $129,000 a year. In Darling Downs, about nine in ten homes are owner-occupied — 31.8% owned outright and 61.8% owned with a mortgage — while renters comprise 6.5%.

Suburbs near Darling Downs

Some popular suburbs near Darling Downs include:

  • Hilbert: Family-oriented suburb with established parks and tree-lined streets.
  • Wungong: Semi-rural suburb with extensive bushland and the Wungong Brook.
  • Brookdale: Quiet residential neighbourhood with pockets of bushland and local parks.
  • Haynes: Newer, low-density suburb with open spaces and pockets of native vegetation.
  • Byford: Riverside town in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale with a relaxed township centre.

How does Darling Downs compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Darling Downs’s median house price is 113.2% higher than Hilbert’s.
  • House price growth: Property prices in nearby Hilbert have risen 33.0% more than in Darling Downs over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Darling Downs are selling 16.7% faster than in Hilbert.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Darling Downs have grown 22.2% lower than the average rate of growth across Perth.

Choose the right real estate agents in Darling Downs

In Darling Downs ,15 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 52.0% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 2.15% and 3.25%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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