Maddingley vs Darley.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $650,000 and $580,000. Darley edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Darley (median $580,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Maddingley ($650,000).
Darley scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maddingley (1015) sits above Darley (1011).
For buyers
Darley is the lower entry point at $580,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Darley offers the higher gross rental yield (3.05% vs 2.72%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Maddingley edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1011).
Common questions
Is Maddingley or Darley cheaper to buy in?
Darley has the lower median house price at $580,000, roughly 12% below Maddingley ($650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Maddingley or Darley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maddingley scores 1015 vs 1011 in Darley. 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.
Which is more walkable, Maddingley or Darley?
Darley scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Maddingley or Darley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.05% in Darley vs 2.72% in Maddingley. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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