Darling South vs Darling
Darling South scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 98/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Darling South (1141) sits above Darling (1136).
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Darling South and Darling side by side
| Measure | Darling South | Darling |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1141 | 1136 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 98 |
| Transit score | 70 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 673 mm | 673 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.4°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 South edges out on average school ICSEA (1141 vs 1136).
Darling South vs Darling: common questions
Does Darling South or Darling have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Darling South scores 1141 vs 1136 in Darling. 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, Darling South or Darling?
Darling South scores 100/100 on walkability vs 98/100. 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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