Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lamington National Park vs Darlington.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lamington National Park (1022) sits above Darlington (1002).

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

Lamington National Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1022 vs 1002).

Common questionsLamington National Park vs Darlington

Common questions

Does Lamington National Park or Darlington have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lamington National Park scores 1022 vs 1002 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

Lamington National Park
Metric
Darlington

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$315/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$268/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
3,895
Population
21,763
41
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
6
1022
Avg ICSEA
1002

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

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