Darlington vs Chippendale.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,900,000 and $2,035,000. Darlington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Darlington (median $1,900,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Chippendale ($2,035,000). Over the past year, Darlington (+10.1%) ran 1.0 percentage points ahead of Chippendale (+9.1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chippendale (1043) sits above Darlington (1042).
For buyers
Darlington is the lower entry point at $1,900,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Darlington carries both higher gross yield (1.44% vs 1.34%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Chippendale edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1042).
Common questions
Is Darlington or Chippendale cheaper to buy in?
Darlington has the lower median house price at $1,900,000, roughly 7% below Chippendale ($2,035,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Darlington or Chippendale?
Over the past 12 months, Darlington grew +10.1% vs +9.1% in Chippendale, a gap of 1.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Darlington or Chippendale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chippendale scores 1043 vs 1042 in Darlington. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Darlington or Chippendale?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.44% in Darlington vs 1.34% in Chippendale. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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