Ararat Rural City Council
Darlington
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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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
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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
188
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
total offences in 2025
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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
Mortlake P-12 College
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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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.
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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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