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Darley

VIC 3340 · Moorabool

9,190 (2021)9,969 est. (2025) · High Growth

37
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

9,190
Population
$653K
Median house (2024)
93
Safety score
23
Transport score

Darley is a high growth suburb in Moorabool, VIC 3340, about 51km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $653K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 23/100, and is about 43km inland. Darley has an overall score of 37/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 93/100.

51.1 km
To Melbourne CBD
43.1 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
5.6 km
To nearest station

Demographics

9,190
Population
37
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,951
vs NSW median+5.5%
Bachelor degree or higher27.1%
Born in Australia82.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,927 / 0 / 212

Top countries of birth: England (3.26%), India (1.71%), New Zealand (1.28%), Scotland (0.55%), Malta (0.48%)

Top languages: Punjabi (1.02%), Greek (0.4%), Italian (0.34%), Hindi (0.32%), Spanish (0.29%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$653K-13.7%
Median house (2024)
$380K-28.2%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

93
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

19
Break & enter dwelling207/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
15
Motor vehicle theft163/100k
37
Domestic assault403/100k
1
Robbery11/100k
14
Non-domestic assault152/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 275 (all categories, latest year)2,992 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

37

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

9
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1017 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Pentland Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1011
  • Darley Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 984

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Bernard's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1036
  • Bacchus Marsh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1016
  • Indie School (Bacchus Marsh)Secondary · Independent · 4.6km
  • Coimadai Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1000
  • Bacchus Marsh CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 971
  • Bacchus Marsh Grammar - Maddingley CampusCombined · Independent · 5.9kmICSEA 1107
  • Myrniong Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 1012

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

23
27Bus
CBD commute (est.)165 min (bus)
Nearest train stationBacchus Marsh Railway (5.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
13.5°C
Winter max
530mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2222 in suburbParks
99 in suburbPlaygrounds
159 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
2020 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBacchus Marsh & Melton Regional Hospital (4.5 km)
Nearest vet3.2 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (36.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

9

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
20
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

30

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

22
Parks
1
Nature reserves
16
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
1
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

5

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.11
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

24

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

3
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.54

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate2.05%
Projected population 204115,784
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Darley

Is Darley safe?

Darley has a residential safety score of 93/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,992 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Darley?

In Darley, the .

How far is Darley from Melbourne CBD?

Darley is about 51.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 165 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Darley?

Darley has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 998 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Darley?

Darley has a transport score of 23/100 and 27 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.