Darlington (Singleton) vs McDougalls Hill
The verdict
Darlington (Singleton) is more affordable, with a median house price of $758K versus $904K in McDougalls Hill. Darlington (Singleton) rates higher for transport (75 vs 41). Darlington (Singleton) is closer to the coast (69.9 km vs 71.7 km).
Scores
| Darlington (Singleton) | McDougalls Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 39 |
| Transport | 75 | 41 |
| Education | 33 | 21 |
| Liveability | 68 | 53 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darlington (Singleton) | McDougalls Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 378 | 131 |
| Median age | 35 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,786 | $1,593 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.1% | 4.8% |
| Born in Australia | 85.2% | 82.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Darlington (Singleton) Stable · McDougalls Hill Stable
Property
| Darlington (Singleton) | McDougalls Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $758K | $904K |
| Median unit price | $516K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $645 | $645 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Darlington (Singleton) | McDougalls Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 763 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 763 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 9,924 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darlington (Singleton) | McDougalls Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Darlington (Singleton) · McDougalls Hill
Transport
| Darlington (Singleton) | McDougalls Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Darlington (Singleton) | McDougalls Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 69.9 km | 71.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 146.3 km | 147.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Darlington (Singleton) | McDougalls Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 378 | 131 |
| Estimated 2025 | 384 | 133 |
| Projected 2041 | 407 | 141 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.39% | 0.38% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Darlington (Singleton) or McDougalls Hill?
Darlington (Singleton) is more affordable, with a median house price of $758K versus $904K.
Which has better public transport, Darlington (Singleton) or McDougalls Hill?
Darlington (Singleton) has the higher transport score (Darlington (Singleton) 75/100 vs McDougalls Hill 41/100).
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs