Two neighbouring Perth suburbs, 3.0 km apart, on the same open data. Brookdale scores higher on 4 of 9 measures.
| Brookdale | Darling Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 17 | 32 |
| Wealth | 11 | 90 |
| Value | 23 | 93 |
| Parks | 93 | 4 |
| Cafés | 19 | 19 |
| Transit | 39 | 39 |
| Green space | 74 | 0 |
| Active & healthy | 35 | 17 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 60 | 5 |
| Median rent | $300/wk | $400/wk |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Population | 2,968 | 1,591 |
| Full profile | Brookdale in full | Darling Downs in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 256 Perth suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Brookdale scores higher on 4 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Brookdale or Darling Downs.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Perth suburbs →