Two neighbouring Perth suburbs, 3.1 km apart, on the same open data. Byford scores higher on 7 of 9 measures.
| Byford | Darling Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 69 | 32 |
| Wealth | 54 | 90 |
| Value | 64 | 93 |
| Parks | 58 | 4 |
| Cafés | 48 | 19 |
| Transit | 78 | 39 |
| Green space | 22 | 0 |
| Active & healthy | 46 | 17 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 60 | 5 |
| Median rent | $380/wk | $400/wk |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Population | 18,878 | 1,591 |
| Full profile | Byford 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.
Byford scores higher on 7 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Byford or Darling Downs.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Perth suburbs →