Side by sideSuburb comparison

Darling Island vs Darling Harbour.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Darling Island (1117) sits above Darling Harbour (1101).

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

Darling Island edges out on average school ICSEA (1117 vs 1101).

Common questionsDarling Island vs Darling Harbour

Common questions

Does Darling Island or Darling Harbour have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Darling Island scores 1117 vs 1101 in Darling Harbour. 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

Darling Island
Metric
Darling Harbour

Price & Market

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

Rental

$580/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$625/wk
$493/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$531/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
50
Transit score
60
100
Bike score
100
12,658
Population
27,936
37
Median age
32

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1117
Avg ICSEA
1101

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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