Ashburton vs Darling
Ashburton scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 98/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ashburton (1137) sits above Darling (1136).
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Ashburton and Darling side by side
| Measure | Ashburton | Darling |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,905,000 | – |
| Median unit | $1,740,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $570/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1137 | 1136 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 98 |
| Transit score | 20 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,952 | – |
| Median age | 41 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 732 mm | 673 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 26.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Ashburton edges out on average school ICSEA (1137 vs 1136).
Ashburton vs Darling: common questions
Does Ashburton or Darling have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ashburton scores 1137 vs 1136 in Darling. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Ashburton or Darling?
Ashburton scores 100/100 on walkability vs 98/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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