Overall score
Darra
43.2/100
Seventeen Mile Rocks
59.6/100
Darra vs Seventeen Mile Rocks, QLD Suburb Comparison
Darra for investment; Seventeen Mile Rocks for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DarraSeventeen Mile Rocks
Crime rate
Darra
162.1 / 1k
Seventeen Mile Rocks
41.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Darra
119
Seventeen Mile Rocks
160
Population
Darra
4,098
Seventeen Mile Rocks
2,699
Metric leadDarra 4Seventeen Mile Rocks 62 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSeventeen Mile Rocks
- Best for familiesSeventeen Mile Rocks
- Best for investmentDarra
- Best for best valueSeventeen Mile Rocks
- Best for best schoolsSeventeen Mile Rocks
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Darra | Seventeen Mile Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.2/100 | 59.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 162.1 / 1k | 41.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 9 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 15.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 119 | 160 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 29.0% |
| Population | 4,098 | 2,699 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Darra is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Seventeen Mile Rocks is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Darra tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, while Seventeen Mile Rocks stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities. Darra generally means more approachable housing costs, while Seventeen Mile Rocks leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Seventeen Mile Rocks, while Darra remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.