Darley vs Pentland Hills
The verdict
Darley rates higher for transport (23 vs 0). Pentland Hills rates higher for education (56 vs 49). Darley has a shorter estimated CBD commute (165 vs 175 min).
Scores
DarleyPentland Hills
| Darley | Pentland Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 23 |
| Transport | 23 | 0 |
| Education | 49 | 56 |
| Liveability | 40 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darley | Pentland Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,190 | 158 |
| Median age | 37 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,951 | $1,958 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.1% | 34.1% |
| Born in Australia | 82.7% | 85.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Darley High Growth · Pentland Hills High Growth
Property
| Darley | Pentland Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $653K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $380K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -13.7% | 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
Safety
| Darley | Pentland Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 93 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 207 | 1,899 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 163 | 2,532 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 403 | 633 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,992 | 18,987 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darley | Pentland Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Darley · Pentland Hills
Transport
| Darley | Pentland Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 165 | 175 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.6 km | 6.3 km |
Liveability
| Darley | Pentland Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 22 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 9 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 43.1 km | 42.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.1 km | 54.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 5.5 km |
Population & growth
| Darley | Pentland Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,190 | 158 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,969 | 171 |
| Projected 2041 | 15,784 | 271 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.05% | 2.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Darley or Pentland Hills?
Darley has the higher transport score (Darley 23/100 vs Pentland Hills 0/100).
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