Side by sideSuburb comparison

Darling South vs Carnegie.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Darling South (1141) sits above Carnegie (1121).

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 South edges out on average school ICSEA (1141 vs 1121).

Common questionsDarling South vs Carnegie

Common questions

Does Darling South or Carnegie have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Darling South scores 1141 vs 1121 in Carnegie. 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 South
Metric
Carnegie

Price & Market

Median house
$1,810,000
Median unit
$683,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$416/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$570/wk
$354/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$395/wk
Owner occupied
55.0%
Renter occupied
42.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
70
Transit score
90
100
Bike score
100
23,594
Population
17,909
38
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1141
Avg ICSEA
1121

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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