Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mingay vs Darbalara.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mingay (960) sits above Darbalara (918).

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

Mingay edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 918).

Common questionsMingay vs Darbalara

Common questions

Does Mingay or Darbalara have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mingay scores 960 vs 918 in Darbalara. 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

Mingay
Metric
Darbalara

Price & Market

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

Rental

$125/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$106/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$325/wk
Owner occupied
50.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
348
Population
62
38
Median age
29

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
6
960
Avg ICSEA
918

Climate

585 mm
Annual rainfall
585 mm
31.1°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.1°C

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