Side by sideSuburb comparison

Darnum vs Yarragon.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Darnum (992) sits above Yarragon (984).

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

Darnum edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 984). Darnum also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsDarnum vs Yarragon

Common questions

Does Darnum or Yarragon have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Darnum scores 992 vs 984 in Yarragon. 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

Darnum
Metric
Yarragon

Price & Market

Median house
$645,000
Median unit
$240,480
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$307/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$320/wk
90.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
6.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
759
Population
1,893
41
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
7
992
Avg ICSEA
984

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)

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