Darlington Point vs Coleambally.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $360,000 and $462,500. Coleambally edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Darlington Point (median $360,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Coleambally ($462,500). Over the past year, Coleambally (0%) ran 4.6 percentage points ahead of Darlington Point (-4.6%) on house-price growth.
Coleambally scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coleambally (966) sits above Darlington Point (934).
For buyers
Darlington Point is the lower entry point at $360,000 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Coleambally has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Coleambally edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 934).
Common questions
Is Darlington Point or Coleambally cheaper to buy in?
Darlington Point has the lower median house price at $360,000, roughly 22% below Coleambally ($462,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Darlington Point or Coleambally?
Over the past 12 months, Coleambally grew 0% vs -4.6% in Darlington Point, a gap of 4.6 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 Point or Coleambally have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coleambally scores 966 vs 934 in Darlington Point. 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, Darlington Point or Coleambally?
Coleambally scores 36/100 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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