Darnum vs Yarragon

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

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Darnum and Yarragon side by side

MeasureDarnumYarragon
Price and market
Median house–$645,000
Median unit–$240,480
Renting
Owner occupied90.0%81.0%
Renter occupied6.0%15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby137
Average ICSEA992984
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population7591,893
Median age4143
Climate
Annual rainfall919 mm915 mm
Mean max, January25.9°C26.0°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

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.

Darnum 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.