Darlington vs Greenmount
The verdict
Darlington rates higher for education (69 vs 49). Greenmount rates higher for liveability (57 vs 27). Greenmount is closer to the coast (28.1 km vs 30.5 km).
Scores
DarlingtonGreenmount
| Darlington | Greenmount | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 47 |
| Transport | 30 | 34 |
| Education | 69 | 49 |
| Liveability | 27 | 57 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darlington | Greenmount | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,725 | 2,666 |
| Median age | 44 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,388 | $1,669 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.3% | 26.8% |
| Born in Australia | 68.2% | 73.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Darlington Stable · Greenmount Moderate Growth
Property
| Darlington | Greenmount | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Greenmount | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 322 | 300 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 161 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,020 | 1,013 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darlington | Greenmount | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,090 | 1,018 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darlington · Greenmount
Transport
| Darlington | Greenmount | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 30 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 70 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.1 km | 5.1 km |
Liveability
| Darlington | Greenmount | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.5 km | 28.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.0 km | 19.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Darlington | Greenmount | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,725 | 2,666 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,923 | 2,945 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,019 | 3,219 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 2.52% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darlington or Greenmount?
Greenmount has the higher residential safety score (Darlington 70/100 vs Greenmount 71/100).
Which has better schools, Darlington or Greenmount?
Darlington has a higher average school ICSEA (Darlington 1090 vs Greenmount 1018; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darlington or Greenmount?
Greenmount has the higher transport score (Darlington 30/100 vs Greenmount 34/100).
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