Darlington vs Seacombe Heights
The verdict
Darlington is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.13M in Seacombe Heights. Seacombe Heights rates higher for liveability (73 vs 64). Darlington has a shorter estimated CBD commute (49 vs 50 min). On the separate residential safety score, Seacombe Heights rates higher (100 vs 46/100 in Darlington).
Scores
| Darlington | Seacombe Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 73 |
| Transport | 71 | 74 |
| Education | 68 | 71 |
| Liveability | 64 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darlington | Seacombe Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,275 | 1,549 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,601 | $1,917 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.9% | 44.2% |
| Born in Australia | 66.8% | 69.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Darlington Moderate Growth · Seacombe Heights Moderate Growth
Property
| Darlington | Seacombe Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.01M | $1.13M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -5.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Darlington | Seacombe Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 46 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 392 | 65 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 157 | 65 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,941 | 2,066 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darlington | Seacombe Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,032 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darlington · Seacombe Heights
Transport
| Darlington | Seacombe Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 49 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Darlington | Seacombe Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.6 km | 2.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.3 km | 12.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.6 km | 9.9 km |
Population & growth
| Darlington | Seacombe Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,275 | 1,549 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,331 | 1,617 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,487 | 1,807 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.08% | 1.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darlington or Seacombe Heights?
Seacombe Heights has the higher residential safety score (Darlington 46/100 vs Seacombe Heights 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Darlington or Seacombe Heights?
Darlington is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.13M.
Which has better public transport, Darlington or Seacombe Heights?
Seacombe Heights has the higher transport score (Darlington 71/100 vs Seacombe Heights 74/100).
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