Overall score
Darra
43.2/100
Sinnamon Park
58.9/100
Darra vs Sinnamon Park, QLD Suburb Comparison
Darra for investment; Sinnamon Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DarraSinnamon Park
Crime rate
Darra
162.1 / 1k
Sinnamon Park
41.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Darra
119
Sinnamon Park
125
Population
Darra
4,098
Sinnamon Park
6,590
Metric leadDarra 2Sinnamon Park 82 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 retireesSinnamon Park
- Best for familiesSinnamon Park
- Best for investmentDarra
- Best for best valueSinnamon Park
- Best for best schoolsSinnamon Park
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 | Sinnamon Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.2/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 40.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 162.1 / 1k | 41.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 38 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 119 | 125 |
| Green cover | 8.0% | 16.6% |
| Population | 4,098 | 6,590 |
| 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 Sinnamon Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Darra tends to lead on walkability, while Sinnamon Park stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. Darra generally means more approachable housing costs, while Sinnamon Park leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Sinnamon Park, 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.