Darlington (Sydney) vs Forest Lodge
The verdict
Darlington (Sydney) is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $2.44M in Forest Lodge. Darlington (Sydney) has a shorter estimated CBD commute (19 vs 20 min).
Scores
| Darlington (Sydney) | Forest Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 92 |
| Transport | 86 | 85 |
| Education | 91 | 91 |
| 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) | Forest Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,597 | 4,965 |
| Median age | 27 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,392 | $2,437 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 73.1% | 74.6% |
| Born in Australia | 53.1% | 55.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Darlington (Sydney) Moderate Growth · Forest Lodge Stable
Property
| Darlington (Sydney) | Forest Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.15M | $2.44M |
| Median unit price | $1.08M | $953K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -18.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $1,090 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Darlington (Sydney) | Forest Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 49 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 231 | 282 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 193 | 161 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 154 | 443 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,545 | 4,008 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darlington (Sydney) | Forest Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,030 | 1,161 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darlington (Sydney) · Forest Lodge
Transport
| Darlington (Sydney) | Forest Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 19 | 20 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 530 m | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Darlington (Sydney) | Forest Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 17 | 8 |
| Parks | 11 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.6 km | 7.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.3 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.8 km | 7.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 880 m |
Population & growth
| Darlington (Sydney) | Forest Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,597 | 4,965 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,007 | 5,283 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,311 | 5,307 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.73% | 1.56% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darlington (Sydney) or Forest Lodge?
Darlington (Sydney) has the higher residential safety score (Darlington (Sydney) 49/100 vs Forest Lodge 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Darlington (Sydney) or Forest Lodge?
Darlington (Sydney) is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $2.44M.
Which has better schools, Darlington (Sydney) or Forest Lodge?
Forest Lodge has a higher average school ICSEA (Darlington (Sydney) 1030 vs Forest Lodge 1161; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darlington (Sydney) or Forest Lodge?
Darlington (Sydney) has the higher transport score (Darlington (Sydney) 86/100 vs Forest Lodge 85/100).
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