Darlington (Singleton) vs Singleton
The verdict
Singleton is more affordable, with a median house price of $685K versus $826K in Darlington (Singleton). Singleton rates higher for transport (80 vs 75). Singleton is closer to the coast (68.1 km vs 69.9 km).
Scores
Darlington (Singleton)Singleton
| Darlington (Singleton) | Singleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 62 |
| Transport | 75 | 80 |
| Education | 33 | 34 |
| Liveability | 68 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darlington (Singleton) | Singleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 378 | 5,185 |
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,786 | $1,517 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.1% | 21.1% |
| Born in Australia | 85.2% | 85.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Darlington (Singleton) Stable · Singleton Stable
Property
| Darlington (Singleton) | Singleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $826K | $685K |
| Median unit price | $456K | $415K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 5.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Darlington (Singleton) | Singleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 16 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,058 | 559 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 529 | 501 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 794 | 1,099 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,349 | 12,305 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darlington (Singleton) | Singleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 946 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darlington (Singleton) · Singleton
Transport
| Darlington (Singleton) | Singleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 43 |
| 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 | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Darlington (Singleton) | Singleton | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 0 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 69.9 km | 68.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 146.3 km | 145.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.6 km | 960 m |
Population & growth
| Darlington (Singleton) | Singleton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 378 | 5,185 |
| Estimated 2025 | 384 | 5,263 |
| Projected 2041 | 407 | 5,582 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.39% | 0.37% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Darlington (Singleton) or Singleton?
Singleton is more affordable, with a median house price of $685K versus $826K.
Which has better public transport, Darlington (Singleton) or Singleton?
Singleton has the higher transport score (Darlington (Singleton) 75/100 vs Singleton 80/100).
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