Side by sideSuburb comparison

Chippendale vs Darlington.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Chippendale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chippendale (1043) sits above Darlington (1042).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Chippendale edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1042).

Common questionsChippendale vs Darlington

Common questions

Does Chippendale or Darlington have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chippendale scores 1043 vs 1042 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.

The numbers behind the take

Chippendale
Metric
Darlington

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$525/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$525/wk
$520/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$446/wk
21.0%
Owner occupied
76.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
30
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
7,803
Population
10,400
28
Median age
28

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1043
Avg ICSEA
1042

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).