Darlington vs O'Halloran Hill
The verdict
O'Halloran Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $844K versus $1.01M in Darlington. Darlington rates higher for liveability (64 vs 41). Darlington has a shorter estimated CBD commute (49 vs 56 min). On the separate residential safety score, O'Halloran Hill rates higher (82 vs 46/100 in Darlington).
Scores
| Darlington | O'Halloran Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 51 |
| Transport | 71 | 53 |
| Education | 68 | 61 |
| Liveability | 64 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darlington | O'Halloran Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,275 | 2,722 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,601 | $1,558 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.9% | 34.2% |
| Born in Australia | 66.8% | 77.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Darlington Moderate Growth · O'Halloran Hill Stable
Property
| Darlington | O'Halloran Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $844K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -5.6% | 15.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Darlington | O'Halloran Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 392 | 184 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 157 | 147 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,941 | 6,025 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darlington | O'Halloran Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,053 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darlington · O'Halloran Hill
Transport
| Darlington | O'Halloran Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Darlington | O'Halloran Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 3 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 72 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.6 km | 4.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.3 km | 14.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.6 km | 12.2 km |
Population & growth
| Darlington | O'Halloran Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,275 | 2,722 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,331 | 2,767 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,487 | 2,980 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darlington or O'Halloran Hill?
O'Halloran Hill has the higher residential safety score (Darlington 46/100 vs O'Halloran Hill 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Darlington or O'Halloran Hill?
O'Halloran Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $844K versus $1.01M.
Which has better public transport, Darlington or O'Halloran Hill?
Darlington has the higher transport score (Darlington 71/100 vs O'Halloran Hill 53/100).
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