Boya vs Darlington
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The verdict
Boya rates higher for liveability (44 vs 27). Darlington rates higher for education (69 vs 61). Boya is closer to the coast (28.3 km vs 30.5 km).
Scores
BoyaDarlington
| Boya | Darlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 41 |
| Transport | 33 | 30 |
| Education | 61 | 69 |
| Liveability | 44 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boya | Darlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 669 | 3,725 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,159 | $2,388 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.1% | 52.3% |
| Born in Australia | 73.8% | 68.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Boya High Growth · Darlington Stable
Property
| Boya | Darlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Boya | Darlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 299 | 322 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 149 | 161 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,046 | 1,020 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boya | Darlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,090 |
See the full school list on each profile: Boya · Darlington
Transport
| Boya | Darlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 30 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 69 | 75 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.8 km | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| Boya | Darlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.3 km | 30.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.9 km | 21.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 7.5 km |
Population & growth
| Boya | Darlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 669 | 3,725 |
| Estimated 2025 | 746 | 3,923 |
| Projected 2041 | 905 | 4,019 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.76% | 1.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Boya or Darlington?
Darlington has the higher residential safety score (Boya 69/100 vs Darlington 70/100).
Which has better public transport, Boya or Darlington?
Boya has the higher transport score (Boya 33/100 vs Darlington 30/100).
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