Toowoomba Regional Council · 128km west of Brisbane
Median House
$670,000
Median Unit
$490,000
Population
8,500
Avg Land Size
700m²
From CBD
128km west of Brisbane
Proprietary ACRES Data
Darling Heights Development Intelligence
ACRES Developer Demand Score
0/ 100
Emerging
Development Sites
0
0 properties tracked
Active Enquiries
0
0 owners in network
Recorded Offers
0
Amalgamation Sites
0
Median Land Size
—
Market Momentum
Building
Median Sale Price
$854,200
17.6% annual growth
ACRES is expanding its development-site coverage across Darling Heights and the surrounding precinct. According to current market data, the median sale price sits near $854k, 17.6% annual growth.
Key market indicators and historical price trends for Darling Heights
Annual Growth (Houses)
+10.7%
Annual Growth (Units)
+7.8%
Rental Yield (Houses)
4.6%
Rental Yield (Units)
5.4%
Avg. Days on Market
28
Vacancy Rate
1.0%
5-Year House Growth
+68%
5-Year Unit Growth
+58%
Market Demand
Moderate
5-Year Median Price Trend
Houses
Units
Sources: CoreLogic, PropTrack, realestate.com.au. Prices reflect rolling 12-month median. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
About Darling Heights
Darling Heights is a southern Toowoomba suburb closely connected to the University of Southern Queensland campus and the Toowoomba Range crossing. The suburb offers affordable housing, strong rental demand, and proximity to both the university and the Second Range Crossing. Its position on the Toowoomba escarpment provides some properties with spectacular valley views.
Development Potential
Moderate. USQ proximity creates student and staff housing demand. Larger blocks offer subdivision potential. The suburb's affordability and rental demand support medium-density development feasibility.
Key Zoning: Low-Medium Density, Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential
Growth Drivers
USQ campus demand
Second Range Crossing connectivity
Affordable Toowoomba living
Rental yield from students
Escarpment view premiums
Thinking of Selling?
ACRES provides complimentary property assessments for Darling Heights owners. Discover your property's true development site value.
Properties in Darling Heights with development potential are selling for 30–100% above standard residential value. Find out if yours qualifies — no cost, no obligation.
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54 property owners in Darling Heights requested assessments this month
Median price data sourced from realestate.com.au (April 2025 – March 2026). Figures are indicative and based on recorded sales. Consult a licensed valuer for property-specific advice.