Darling Heights vs Kearneys Spring

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kearneys Spring (998) sits above Darling Heights (994).

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Darling Heights and Kearneys Spring side by side

MeasureDarling HeightsKearneys Spring
Price and market
Median house$610,000–
Median unit$393,500–
Renting
House rent$550/wk$570/wk
Unit rent$320/wk$430/wk
Owner occupied52.0%52.0%
Renter occupied43.0%43.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA994998
Lifestyle and people
Walk score10–
Transit score0–
Bike score100–
Population5,1579,419
Median age3035
Climate
Annual rainfall696 mm793 mm
Mean max, January29.2°C28.6°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
Kearneys Spring edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 994).

Darling Heights vs Kearneys Spring: common questions

Does Darling Heights or Kearneys Spring have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kearneys Spring scores 998 vs 994 in Darling Heights. 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.