Two neighbouring Perth suburbs, 6.5 km apart, on the same open data. Darling Downs scores higher on 4 of 9 measures.
| Darling Downs | Oakford | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 32 | 14 |
| Wealth | 90 | 87 |
| Value | 93 | 93 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Cafés | 19 | 19 |
| Transit | 39 | 39 |
| Green space | 0 | 50 |
| Active & healthy | 17 | 29 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 5 | 4 |
| Median rent | $400/wk | $400/wk |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Population | 1,591 | 2,803 |
| Full profile | Darling Downs in full | Oakford 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.
Darling Downs scores higher on 4 of 9 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Darling Downs or Oakford.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Perth suburbs →