Darnum
VIC 3822 · Baw Baw
759 (2021) → 834 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Darnum is a high growth suburb in Baw Baw, VIC 3822, about 101km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Darnum are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 40/100, and is about 46km inland. Darnum has an overall score of 34/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 81/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.98%), Netherlands (1.19%), New Zealand (1.05%), Philippines (0.4%), Thailand (0.4%)
Top languages: Greek (0.53%), Thai (0.4%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1010 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Darnum Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1008
Nearby (within 10km)
- Nilma Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 989
- Yarragon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1008
- St Angela of the Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.4kmICSEA 1028
- Bona Vista Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 1016
- Warragul North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 1015
- Community College Gippsland Ltd | ECG Secondary College - Community College Gippsland LtdSecondary · Independent · 8.3kmICSEA 969
- Warragul Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 989
- Warragul Regional CollegeSecondary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 983
- Warragul & District Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 956
- St Paul's Anglican Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 8.5kmICSEA 1100
- Marist-Sion CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 9.4kmICSEA 1030
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.7kmICSEA 1044
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Darnum
Is Darnum safe?
Darnum has a residential safety score of 81/100, 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 3,162 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Darnum from Melbourne CBD?
Darnum is about 101.1 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Darnum?
Darnum has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1008 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Darnum?
Darnum has a transport score of 40/100 and 2 bus stops.