Darlington vs Sturt.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $870,000 and $1,020,000. Sturt edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Darlington (median $870,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Sturt ($1,020,000). Over the past year, Sturt (+19.2%) ran 24.8 percentage points ahead of Darlington (-5.6%) on house-price growth.
Sturt scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 42/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sturt (1066) sits above Darlington (1065). Darlington skews owner-occupied (68%), Sturt runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
For buyers
Darlington is the lower entry point at $870,000 median, 15% 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: Darlington delivers the better gross yield (3.35% vs 3.31%), but Sturt 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
Sturt edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1065).
Common questions
Is Darlington or Sturt cheaper to buy in?
Darlington has the lower median house price at $870,000, roughly 15% below Sturt ($1,020,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Darlington or Sturt?
Over the past 12 months, Sturt grew +19.2% vs -5.6% in Darlington, a gap of 24.8 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 Sturt have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sturt scores 1066 vs 1065 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 is more walkable, Darlington or Sturt?
Sturt scores 42/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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 Sturt?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.35% in Darlington vs 3.31% in Sturt. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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