Boya vs Darlington
Darlington scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Darlington (998) sits above Boya (985).
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Boya and Darlington side by side
| Measure | Boya | Darlington |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $420/wk |
| Unit rent | $395/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 998 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 669 | 3,725 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 769 mm | 880 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.6°C | 31.9°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
- Darlington edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 985).
Boya vs Darlington: common questions
Does Boya or Darlington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Darlington scores 998 vs 985 in Boya. 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, Boya or Darlington?
Darlington scores 6/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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