Darlington at a glance
Weekly rent
$640
Houses · units $430
Population
1,275
Median age 39
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Darlington.
Median house price
Too few sales for a median
Only 4 house sales were recorded in the latest published quarter (updated October 2026), too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.
Sales data as of October 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$640/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
1,275
Median age: 39
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
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The brief
What to know about Darlington.
The postcode for Darlington is 5047 (SA), City of Onkaparinga, part of Greater Adelaide.
Darlington (5047) sits in the Onkaparinga region of South Australia.
Darlington has roughly 1,275 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Darlington scores 22/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Darlington's population at 1,275, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,275
Median age
39
Family households
65%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
106
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
22
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Darlington.
Local schools for Darlington
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Government School Catchment
Seaview High School
Darlington Primary School
Australian Science and Mathematics School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Darlington.
- What is the Darlington postcode?
- Darlington is in the 5047 postcode, in SA, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- Where is Darlington?
- Darlington is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5047. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- What is the average rent in Darlington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $640, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Darlington?
- There are 20 schools serving Darlington on this page, including Seaview High School, Darlington Primary School, Stella Maris Parish School.
- How walkable is Darlington?
- Darlington has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Darlington?
- Darlington is close to Sturt, Seacombe Heights, Seacombe Gardens, Bedford Park, Dover Gardens.
- What is the population of Darlington?
- The population of Darlington is approximately 1,275 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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