Darlington vs Helena Valley
The verdict
Darlington rates higher for education (69 vs 49). Helena Valley rates higher for liveability (56 vs 27). Helena Valley is closer to the coast (26.9 km vs 30.5 km).
Scores
DarlingtonHelena Valley
| Darlington | Helena Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 52 |
| Transport | 30 | 51 |
| Education | 69 | 49 |
| Liveability | 27 | 56 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darlington | Helena Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,725 | 4,130 |
| Median age | 44 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,388 | $2,037 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.3% | 29.0% |
| Born in Australia | 68.2% | 73.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Darlington Stable · Helena Valley High Growth
Property
| Darlington | Helena Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Helena Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 322 | 315 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 161 | 145 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,020 | 1,017 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darlington | Helena Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,090 | 1,032 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darlington · Helena Valley
Transport
| Darlington | Helena Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 30 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 75 | 64 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.1 km | 4.8 km |
Liveability
| Darlington | Helena Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 30.5 km | 26.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.0 km | 17.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.5 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Darlington | Helena Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,725 | 4,130 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,923 | 4,608 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,019 | 5,585 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 2.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darlington or Helena Valley?
Darlington and Helena Valley have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Darlington or Helena Valley?
Darlington has a higher average school ICSEA (Darlington 1090 vs Helena Valley 1032; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darlington or Helena Valley?
Helena Valley has the higher transport score (Darlington 30/100 vs Helena Valley 51/100).
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