Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mount Gipps vs Darlington.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Darlington (1002) sits above Mount Gipps (990).

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

Darlington edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 990).

Common questionsMount Gipps vs Darlington

Common questions

Does Mount Gipps or Darlington have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Darlington scores 1002 vs 990 in Mount Gipps. 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

Mount Gipps
Metric
Darlington

Price & Market

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

Rental

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

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
12
Population
21,763
56
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
6
990
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).