Darlington vs Redfern.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,900,000 and $2,012,500. Darlington edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Darlington (median $1,900,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Redfern ($2,012,500). Over the past year, Darlington (+10.1%) ran 4.2 percentage points ahead of Redfern (+5.9%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Redfern (1047) sits above Darlington (1042).
For buyers
Darlington is the lower entry point at $1,900,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Redfern delivers the better gross yield (2.00% vs 1.44%), but Darlington has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Redfern edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1042).
Common questions
Is Darlington or Redfern cheaper to buy in?
Darlington has the lower median house price at $1,900,000, roughly 6% below Redfern ($2,012,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Darlington or Redfern?
Over the past 12 months, Darlington grew +10.1% vs +5.9% in Redfern, a gap of 4.2 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 Redfern have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Redfern scores 1047 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 Redfern?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.00% in Redfern vs 1.44% in Darlington. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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