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Darling Island vs Barangaroo

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Darling Island (1117) sits above Barangaroo (1107).

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Darling Island and Barangaroo side by side

MeasureDarling IslandBarangaroo
Renting
House rent$1100/wk$1250/wk
Unit rent$975/wk$1150/wk
Owner occupied–33.0%
Renter occupied–63.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11171107
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score50100
Bike score100100
Population–220
Median age–40
Climate
Annual rainfall1139 mm1139 mm
Mean max, January27.1°C27.1°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
Darling Island edges out on average school ICSEA (1117 vs 1107).

Darling Island vs Barangaroo: common questions

Does Darling Island or Barangaroo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Darling Island scores 1117 vs 1107 in Barangaroo. 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.

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