Darling vs Tooronga
Darling scores higher on walkability (98/100 vs 58/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tooronga (1148) sits above Darling (1136).
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Darling and Tooronga side by side
| Measure | Darling | Tooronga |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1136 | 1148 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 98 | 58 |
| Transit score | 70 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 673 mm | 668 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.7°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
- Tooronga edges out on average school ICSEA (1148 vs 1136).
Darling vs Tooronga: common questions
Does Darling or Tooronga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tooronga scores 1148 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 or Tooronga?
Darling scores 98/100 on walkability vs 58/100. 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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