Darlington vs Gowrie
Darlington (median $770,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Gowrie ($1,025,000). Over the past year, Darlington (+23.7%) ran 30.5 percentage points ahead of Gowrie (-6.8%) on house-price growth.
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Darlington and Gowrie side by side
| Measure | Darlington | Gowrie |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $770,000 | $1,025,000 |
| Median unit | $288,000 | $288,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +23.7% | -6.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 942 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 60 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 15 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 657 mm | 657 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.6°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
Darlington scores higher on walkability (60/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- Darlington is the lower entry point at $770,000 median, 25% 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 (4.32% vs 3.25%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Darlington vs Gowrie: common questions
Is Darlington or Gowrie cheaper to buy in?
Darlington has the lower median house price at $770,000, roughly 25% below Gowrie ($1,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Darlington or Gowrie?
Over the past 12 months, Darlington grew +23.7% vs -6.8% in Gowrie, a gap of 30.5 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.
Which is more walkable, Darlington or Gowrie?
Darlington scores 60/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Darlington or Gowrie?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.32% in Darlington vs 3.25% in Gowrie. 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.
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