Bellevue Heights vs Darlington.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,178,000 and $870,000.
Darlington (median $870,000) is roughly 35% cheaper to buy into than Bellevue Heights ($1,178,000). Over the past year, Bellevue Heights (0%) ran 5.6 percentage points ahead of Darlington (-5.6%) on house-price growth.
Darlington scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bellevue Heights (1073) sits above Darlington (1065). Bellevue Heights skews owner-occupied (80%), Darlington runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
For buyers
Darlington is the lower entry point at $870,000 median, 35% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Darlington delivers the better gross yield (3.35% vs 2.92%), but Bellevue Heights has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Bellevue Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1065).
Common questions
Is Bellevue Heights or Darlington cheaper to buy in?
Darlington has the lower median house price at $870,000, roughly 35% below Bellevue Heights ($1,178,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bellevue Heights or Darlington?
Over the past 12 months, Bellevue Heights grew 0% vs -5.6% in Darlington, a gap of 5.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Bellevue Heights or Darlington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bellevue Heights scores 1073 vs 1065 in Darlington. 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, Bellevue Heights or Darlington?
Darlington scores 22/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bellevue Heights or Darlington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.35% in Darlington vs 2.92% in Bellevue Heights. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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