Camperdown vs Darlington (Sydney)
The verdict
Darlington (Sydney) is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $2.17M in Camperdown. Darlington (Sydney) has a shorter estimated CBD commute (19 vs 21 min). On the separate residential safety score, Darlington (Sydney) rates higher (49 vs 44/100 in Camperdown).
Scores
| Camperdown | Darlington (Sydney) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 92 |
| Transport | 88 | 86 |
| Education | 91 | 91 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Camperdown | Darlington (Sydney) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,381 | 2,597 |
| Median age | 33 | 27 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,331 | $2,392 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.6% | 73.1% |
| Born in Australia | 59.4% | 53.1% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Camperdown Moderate Growth · Darlington (Sydney) Moderate Growth
Property
| Camperdown | Darlington (Sydney) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.17M | $2.15M |
| Median unit price | $908K | $1.08M |
| House price YoY | 14.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,012 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Camperdown | Darlington (Sydney) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | 49 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 224 | 231 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 192 | 193 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 298 | 154 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,297 | 5,545 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Camperdown | Darlington (Sydney) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 1,030 |
See the full school list on each profile: Camperdown · Darlington (Sydney)
Transport
| Camperdown | Darlington (Sydney) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 26 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 21 | 19 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 530 m |
Liveability
| Camperdown | Darlington (Sydney) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 29 | 17 |
| Parks | 39 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 6.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.9 km | 2.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.0 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 90 m | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Camperdown | Darlington (Sydney) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,381 | 2,597 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,863 | 3,007 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,959 | 3,311 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.73% | 3.73% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Camperdown or Darlington (Sydney)?
Darlington (Sydney) has the higher residential safety score (Camperdown 44/100 vs Darlington (Sydney) 49/100).
Which is more affordable, Camperdown or Darlington (Sydney)?
Darlington (Sydney) is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $2.17M.
Which has better schools, Camperdown or Darlington (Sydney)?
Darlington (Sydney) has a higher average school ICSEA (Camperdown 977 vs Darlington (Sydney) 1030; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Camperdown or Darlington (Sydney)?
Camperdown has the higher transport score (Camperdown 88/100 vs Darlington (Sydney) 86/100).
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