Side by sideSuburb comparison

Darlington vs Eveleigh.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eveleigh (1050) sits above Darlington (1042).

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

Eveleigh edges out on average school ICSEA (1050 vs 1042).

Common questionsDarlington vs Eveleigh

Common questions

Does Darlington or Eveleigh have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eveleigh scores 1050 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.

The numbers behind the take

Darlington
Metric
Eveleigh

Price & Market

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

Rental

$525/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$558/wk
$446/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
21.0%
Renter occupied
74.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
10
100
Bike score
100
10,400
Population
606
28
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1042
Avg ICSEA
1050

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).