Side by sideSuburb comparison

Darlington vs Kolora.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Kolora edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kolora (996) sits above Darlington (979).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Kolora edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 979).

Common questionsDarlington vs Kolora

Common questions

Does Darlington or Kolora have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kolora scores 996 vs 979 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.

The numbers behind the take

Darlington
Metric
Kolora

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$160/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$136/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
66.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
188
Population
188
49
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
5
979
Avg ICSEA
996

Climate

612 mm
Annual rainfall
23.2°C
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).