Darlington (Sydney) vs Eveleigh
The verdict
Darlington (Sydney) rates higher for education (91 vs 84). Eveleigh rates higher for transport (92 vs 86). Eveleigh has a shorter estimated CBD commute (14 vs 19 min).
Scores
Darlington (Sydney)Eveleigh
| Darlington (Sydney) | Eveleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 92 |
| Transport | 86 | 92 |
| Education | 91 | 84 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darlington (Sydney) | Eveleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,597 | 606 |
| Median age | 27 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,392 | $1,339 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 73.1% | 55.2% |
| Born in Australia | 53.1% | 56.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Darlington (Sydney) Moderate Growth · Eveleigh Moderate Growth
Property
| Darlington (Sydney) | Eveleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.15M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $1.08M | $1.26M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $1,175 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Darlington (Sydney) | Eveleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 49 | 45 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 231 | 165 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 193 | 330 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 154 | 330 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,545 | 30,363 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darlington (Sydney) | Eveleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,030 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Darlington (Sydney) · Eveleigh
Transport
| Darlington (Sydney) | Eveleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 19 | 14 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 530 m | 570 m |
Liveability
| Darlington (Sydney) | Eveleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 8 |
| Parks | 11 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 6.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.3 km | 2.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.8 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 1.2 km |
Population & growth
| Darlington (Sydney) | Eveleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,597 | 606 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,007 | 688 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,311 | 744 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.73% | 3.22% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darlington (Sydney) or Eveleigh?
Darlington (Sydney) has the higher residential safety score (Darlington (Sydney) 49/100 vs Eveleigh 45/100).
Which has better public transport, Darlington (Sydney) or Eveleigh?
Eveleigh has the higher transport score (Darlington (Sydney) 86/100 vs Eveleigh 92/100).
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