Side by sideSuburb comparison

Port Alma vs Darts Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Alma (910) sits above Darts Creek (909).

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

Port Alma edges out on average school ICSEA (910 vs 909).

Common questionsPort Alma vs Darts Creek

Common questions

Does Port Alma or Darts Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Port Alma scores 910 vs 909 in Darts Creek. 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

Port Alma
Metric
Darts Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

$238/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$202/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
87.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
451
Population
165
62
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
2
910
Avg ICSEA
909

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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