Ararat Rural City Council

Darlington

VIC3271

Darlington at a glance

Population

188

Median age 49

The brief

What to know about Darlington.

Darlington (3271) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria.

Darlington has roughly 188 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Darlington's population at 188, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

188

Median age

49

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$160/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$136/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

188

Median age: 49

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

9

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences8 (88.9%)
E Justice procedures offences1 (11.1%)

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 December 2025· State Police Open Data

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Darlington.

Local schools for Darlington

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Derrinallum P-12 College

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Mortlake P-12 College

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Noorat Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

612 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

23.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.3°C

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Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Darlington.

What is the Darlington postcode?
Darlington is in the 3271 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
What is the average rent in Darlington?
The median weekly rent for houses is $160, for units it's $136.
What schools are in Darlington?
There are 14 schools serving Darlington on this page, including Derrinallum P-12 College, Mortlake P-12 College, St Colman's School.
What suburbs are near Darlington?
Darlington is close to Dundonnell, Glenormiston North, Kolora, Glenormiston South, Derrinallum.
What is the population of Darlington?
Darlington has approximately 188 residents. The median age is 49.

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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