Coleambally vs Darlington Point.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $462,500 and $360,000. Coleambally edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Darlington Point (median $360,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Coleambally ($462,500). Over the past year, Coleambally (0%) ran 4.6 percentage points ahead of Darlington Point (-4.6%) on house-price growth.
Coleambally scores higher on walkability (36/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coleambally (966) sits above Darlington Point (934).
For buyers
Darlington Point is the lower entry point at $360,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Coleambally has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Coleambally edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 934).
Common questions
Is Coleambally or Darlington Point cheaper to buy in?
Darlington Point has the lower median house price at $360,000, roughly 28% below Coleambally ($462,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Coleambally or Darlington Point?
Over the past 12 months, Coleambally grew 0% vs -4.6% in Darlington Point, a gap of 4.6 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 Coleambally or Darlington Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coleambally scores 966 vs 934 in Darlington Point. 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, Coleambally or Darlington Point?
Coleambally scores 36/100 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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