Boolading vs Darkan
Darkan scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Darkan (988) sits above Boolading (963).
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Boolading and Darkan side by side
| Measure | Boolading | Darkan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $150/wk | $150/wk |
| Unit rent | $128/wk | $151/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 15 |
| Population | 432 | 371 |
| Median age | 50 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 597 mm | 505 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.9°C | 30.9°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
- Darkan edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 963).
Boolading vs Darkan: common questions
Does Boolading or Darkan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Darkan scores 988 vs 963 in Boolading. 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, Boolading or Darkan?
Darkan scores 14/100 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.
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