Side by sideSuburb comparison

Darbalara vs South Gundagai.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Gundagai (949) sits above Darbalara (918). South Gundagai skews owner-occupied (79%), Darbalara runs more rental-dense (50% owner).

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

South Gundagai edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 918). Darbalara also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsDarbalara vs South Gundagai

Common questions

Does Darbalara or South Gundagai have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Gundagai scores 949 vs 918 in Darbalara. 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

Darbalara
Metric
South Gundagai

Price & Market

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

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$325/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$225/wk
50.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
17.0%
Renter occupied
21.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
62
Population
781
29
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
4
918
Avg ICSEA
949

Climate

585 mm
Annual rainfall
585 mm
31.1°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.1°C

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