Rowsley vs Darley
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 Darley (1011) sits above Rowsley (1007). Rowsley skews owner-occupied (97%), Darley runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
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Rowsley and Darley side by side
| Measure | Rowsley | Darley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $580,000 |
| Median unit | – | $470,000 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 97.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 1011 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 231 | 9,190 |
| Median age | 41 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 484 mm | 482 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 27.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Darley edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 1007).
Rowsley vs Darley: common questions
Does Rowsley or Darley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Darley scores 1011 vs 1007 in Rowsley. 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, Rowsley 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.
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