Darlington vs Glen Forrest
The verdict
Darlington rates higher for education (69 vs 60). Darlington is closer to the coast (30.5 km vs 33.0 km).
Scores
DarlingtonGlen Forrest
| Darlington | Glen Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 38 |
| Transport | 30 | 28 |
| Education | 69 | 60 |
| Liveability | 27 | 30 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darlington | Glen Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,725 | 2,789 |
| Median age | 44 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,388 | $2,103 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.3% | 40.7% |
| Born in Australia | 68.2% | 70.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Darlington Stable · Glen Forrest Stable
Property
| Darlington | Glen Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Darlington | Glen Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 322 | 323 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 161 | 143 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,020 | 1,004 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darlington | Glen Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,090 | 1,087 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darlington · Glen Forrest
Transport
| Darlington | Glen Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 30 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 83 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.1 km | 10.2 km |
Liveability
| Darlington | Glen Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.5 km | 33.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.0 km | 23.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 9.6 km |
Population & growth
| Darlington | Glen Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,725 | 2,789 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,923 | 2,937 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,019 | 3,009 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 1.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darlington or Glen Forrest?
Darlington and Glen Forrest have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Darlington or Glen Forrest?
Darlington has a higher average school ICSEA (Darlington 1090 vs Glen Forrest 1087; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darlington or Glen Forrest?
Darlington has the higher transport score (Darlington 30/100 vs Glen Forrest 28/100).
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