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Queensland · Postcode 4350
Darling Heights postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 110 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Darling Heights at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Darling Heights vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Darling Heights | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,469 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $320 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,347 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 30 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.0% +QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Darling Heights is a locality 110 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4350. It falls within the Toowoomba region. The local government area is Toowoomba.
According to the 2021 Census, Darling Heights has a population of 5,157 with a median age of 30. The median weekly household income is $1,469, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 251 (4.9% of residents).
Housing in Darling Heights includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,347, with 1,645 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 45.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Darling Heights scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Darling Heights is served by Darling Heights State School.
Darling Heights is part of the Toowoomba statistical area in Queensland.
Darling Heights details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4350 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 5,157 |
| Median Age | 30 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,469/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $696/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,347 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 6.0 km² |
| Population Density | 855/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,645 |
| Australian Citizens | 76.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 251 (4.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -27.606 |
| Longitude | 151.923 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 110 km |
| Region (SA4) | Toowoomba |
| Area (SA3) | Toowoomba |
| Local Government | Toowoomba |
| Federal Electorate | Groom |
| State Electorate | Toowoomba South |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,038 (20.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 938 (18.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,573 (30.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 881 (17.1%) |
| 65+ years | 732 (14.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 487 (9.4%) |
| Arthritis | 419 (8.1%) |
| Diabetes | 241 (4.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 183 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 123 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 80 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 20 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 58 (3.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 644 (39.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 619 (38.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 306 (18.8%) |
Schools in Darling Heights
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Darling Heights. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Darling Heights
Same Postcode (4350)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.