Darkan vs Duranillin
Darkan scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Darkan (988) sits above Duranillin (963). Duranillin skews owner-occupied (90%), Darkan runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Darkan and Duranillin side by side
| Measure | Darkan | Duranillin |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $150/wk | $83/wk |
| Unit rent | $151/wk | $71/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 988 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 0 |
| Population | 371 | 53 |
| Median age | 49 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 505 mm | 458 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).
Darkan vs Duranillin: common questions
Does Darkan or Duranillin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Darkan scores 988 vs 963 in Duranillin. 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, Darkan or Duranillin?
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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