Suburb profile · Greater Perth
Darlington (WA) has an estimated 4,041 residents, up 8.5% since the 2021 Census, with 28 projects tracked in the area around Darlington (WA).
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The suburb of Darlington (WA), 21 kilometres east-northeast from Perth CBD, is estimated to have 4,041 residents as of Aug 2026, based on aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. ERP means Estimated Resident Population. The estimate represents an increase of 316 people (8.5%) since the 2021 Census, when the population was 3,725 people. Darlington combines an older age profile, with a median age of 44, and a community largely made up of family households and couples without children.
The community also has a notable education employment base, elevated mining employment, a high proportion of married families and many mortgaged homes. Despite these strengths, population growth has been limited. Darlington is known for its picturesque hills, forests and wildflowers, with outdoor activities including bushwalking, cycling and birdwatching. Community events, educational facilities, local businesses and services contribute to a balance of natural surroundings and modern amenities.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The suburb of Darlington (WA), 21 kilometres east-northeast from Perth CBD, is estimated to have 4,041 residents as of Aug 2026, based on aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter. ERP means Estimated Resident Population. The estimate represents an increase of 316 people (8.5%) since the 2021 Census, when the population was 3,725 people. Darlington combines an older age profile, with a median age of 44, and a community largely made up of family households and couples without children.
The community also has a notable education employment base, elevated mining employment, a high proportion of married families and many mortgaged homes. Despite these strengths, population growth has been limited. Darlington is known for its picturesque hills, forests and wildflowers, with outdoor activities including bushwalking, cycling and birdwatching. Community events, educational facilities, local businesses and services contribute to a balance of natural surroundings and modern amenities.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 3,582 in 2006 and 4,035 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 4,041 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 5 to 14, 15%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 28.5%.
Darlington (WA) ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for employment drivers and the 95th for education.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
AreaSearch tracks 28 projects in and around Darlington (WA), 6 of them under construction.
The Vines Swan View is a boutique house and land estate by LWP Property Group, delivering about 120 residential lots on an elevated site off Marlborough Road in Swan View with views across the Swan Valley and Perth Hills. Civil works and home construction are underway, with lots being released and built out progressively through to around 2026.
Swan View Rise is a DevelopmentWA residential subdivision planned to deliver around 150 new house-and-land lots in the established suburb of Swan View, just off Talbot Road.
Bloom Maida Vale is a boutique land estate nestled in an established suburb growing in popularity with a new generation. It offers opportunities to build new homes embracing natural beauty with large retained trees and the historic charm of life in the foothills.
The Hales is a fully sold-out residential estate nestled in the heart of Forrestfield, 15km east of the Perth CBD. The 28-hectare estate delivered 418 homesites designed around existing native Marri and Jarrah trees and Crumpet Creek. Features include landscaped parks, two playgrounds, a fenced dog park, and generous public open space strips.
A 10.64-hectare station precinct within the broader 61-hectare High Wycombe Project Area, located immediately east of the new High Wycombe Train Station along Sultana Road West.
Altrove Swan View is a completed master planned residential estate by Satterley in the Perth Hills, delivering around 400 house and land lots with local parks, walking trails and convenient access to the Swan View town centre and nearby services.
A masterplanned residential estate of 794 lots set amongst 185 hectares of retained native bushland on the former Bushmead Rifle Range site, 16km from Perth CBD.
Major reconfiguration of the Midland health precinct with two coordinated works streams. A new five-storey, 123-bed standalone private hospital is under construction on Watertank Way in the historic Midland Workshops precinct, around 300 metres from the existing co-located campus, with eight operating theatres, a critical care unit, day surgery and a…
$9.5 million infrastructure upgrade completed in 2022. Specialist hospital providing palliative care, day surgery and endoscopic procedures. Part of Armadale Kalamunda Group within East Metropolitan Health Service.
Masterplanned residential redevelopment opposite Midland Gate Shopping Centre delivering more than 400 apartments and townhouses across multiple stages with landscaped public spaces and mixed residential outcomes. Construction is underway on staged delivery.
Proposed vertical lifestyle village development including a residential park component. Modern aged care and lifestyle facility planned for Lot 811 in the New Junction precinct. The project represents a partnership between Providence Lifestyle Group and the City of Swan.
New Junction is an 11-hectare urban renewal precinct in Midland, Perth, transforming the historic Midland Oval and surrounds into a new town centre. The City of Swan masterplan, finalised in 2018, plans around 1,200 dwellings, retail, restaurant and office space, and civic and hospitality uses, with an estimated 4,000 jobs.
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Estimated completion year of the 13 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 1, 2027 4, 2028 3, 2029 1, 2030 1, 2031 0, 2032 1, 2033 1. 1 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 2 substantial development applications lodged in and around Darlington (WA) over the period covered (about 2.2 years), none in the last 12 months. Coverage varies by council.
Status of the 2 tracked applications: 2 approved, 0 under assessment, 0 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 2 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.2 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 0 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 1.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 12th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 4 | ABS building approvals | 10th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 2 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.2 years) |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Darlington include: Midland Gate Shopping Centre Redevelopment (Completed); City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades (Construction); EastLink WA (Planning); METRONET (Completed); and METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Darlington spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Retail, and Environmental & Disaster Management, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the suburb of Darlington currently ranks below national averages at the 21st percentile.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Darlington compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Darlington area has seen 8 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Darlington's current population of 4,041 has been supported by 4 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Darlington has seen 1.1 approval per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.4 approvals in Greater Perth. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 1002 people in the suburb of Darlington, compared to one for every 118 in Greater Perth.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Darlington's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 4, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Darlington has grown by approximately 223 people, while 22 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 10.1 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Darlington is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,041 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +8.5% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Population density | 334 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 38th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 3,725 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 316 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 12.08 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Darlington was estimated to be approximately 4,041 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 4,035 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of darlington has added approximately 316 people and shown a 8.48% increase from the 3,725 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Darlington is estimated at 335 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Darlington has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.5% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Darlington is driven by: Overseas migration (61.0%), Natural increase (39.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 61.0% of overall population gains.
Darlington hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 76th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 19.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 17.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 46.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 44 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 4.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 15.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 6.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 13.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 13.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 11.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 8.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Darlington at 44 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 44 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 44 years as at August 2026, Darlington is 7 years older than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 6 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Darlington compared to the Greater Perth region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 11.7% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Darlington compared to the Greater Perth region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 6.1% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Darlington show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most over-represented age groups are 75-84 year-olds (8.6% vs 5.5%) and 65-74 year-olds (11.7% vs 8.5%). The most under-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (6.1% vs 15.8%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 19.9% of the population in the suburb of Darlington as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 22.3% of the population in the suburb of Darlington as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 89% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $69,923 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 84th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $98,110 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,388 | 2021 Census, weekly | 87th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $938 | 2021 Census, weekly | 72nd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 38.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,725 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 16.8% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Darlington is approximately $74,846. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $69,923.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Darlington is approximately $105,017. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $98,110.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Darlington is approximately $74,846 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $69,923 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Darlington is approximately $105,017 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $98,110 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Darlington's households (~28.5% / 372 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Darlington is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 28.5% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Darlington is $2,388/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Darlington is $2,725/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Darlington is $938/wk.
As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the suburb of Darlington's median income among taxpayers is $69,923, with an average of $98,110. This is extremely high nationally, and compares to Greater Perth's median of $64,047 and average of $84,609. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $74,846 (median) and $105,017 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Darlington is $9,127 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of darlington's disposable income is $9,127 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Darlington rank among the top 2% of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 72.5% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 2,331 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 3,002 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 2,358 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Darlington has approximately 2,331 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.1%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Darlington stands at 1.1%, which is 3.0 percentage points below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Darlington is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are education & training (14.3% of employment), health care & social assistance (13.1%), and professional & technical (10.6%). Other significant employers include mining and public administration & safety.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Darlington has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Darlington is 72.5%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Perth.
The suburb of darlington shows notable specialisation in education & training, which employs 14.3% of the local workforce compared to 9.2% across Greater Perth. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of darlington's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
Darlington demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 27.3% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 9.1% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 41.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 18.4% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 5.2% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.8% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 27.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 4.7% | 2021 Census | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 11.2% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.0% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
41.6% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Darlington have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
27.2% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Darlington have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The suburb of darlington ranks in the 95th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Darlington are: Bachelor Degree (27.3%), Certificate (18.4%), Advanced Diploma (12.8%).
29.9% of the population in the suburb of Darlington is currently engaged in formal education, including 11.2% in primary school, 9.0% in secondary school, 4.7% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Darlington is 1093, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 3 schools within the suburb of Darlington, with a combined enrollment of approximately 528 students.
The suburb of darlington includes 2 primary schools, 1 combined school.
Darlington features high concentrations of family households and couples without children but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.7 people | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 16.0% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 40.7% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 32.6% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 8.1% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.4% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,305 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,416 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 82.5% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Darlington had 1,305 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 8.5% to an estimated 1,416 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Darlington is 2.7 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 82.5% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (16.0%), group households (1.4%), and other household types (0.2%).
Of the 1,077 family households, couples with children account for 40.7% of all households, couples without children at home 32.6%, and single parent families 8.1%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Darlington shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 82.5% (versus 71.5% in Greater Perth). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 16.0% compared to 24.9% in Greater Perth. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Darlington have an average of 1.7 children, slightly above the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 59.4% of the adult population are currently married, while 26.5% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 16.0% of all households in the suburb of Darlington, notably lower than the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.4% of households, below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
In terms of cultural diversity, Darlington records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 29.4% | 2021 Census | 62nd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 4.8% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 95.2% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 92.1% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 70.6% | 2021 Census | 37th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.8% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
Darlington was found to be roughly in line with the national average in terms of cultural diversity, with 70.6% of its population born in Australia, 92.1% being citizens, and 95.2% speaking English only at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Darlington, at 37.7% of people, although more residents (59.7%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Darlington are English, comprising 35.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Perth's 28.0%, Australian, comprising 25.5% of the population, and Scottish, comprising 8.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Darlington (vs 0.7% across Greater Perth), Polish at 1.4% (vs 0.7%) and South African at 1.3% (vs 1.0%).
29.4% of the suburb of Darlington population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
4.8% of the population in the suburb of Darlington speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
0.8% of the suburb of Darlington population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
92.1% of the suburb of Darlington population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Darlington is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 6.3% | 2021 Census | 1st percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 40.9% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 98.5% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,100 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 52.7% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 1.0% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $420 | 2021 Census, weekly | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 17.6% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 20th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 20.3% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 17th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Darlington, 40.9% of homes are owned outright, 52.7% are owned with a mortgage, and 6.3% are rented.
According to the latest data, 98.5% of dwellings in the suburb of Darlington are houses.
In the suburb of Darlington, 0.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 1.0% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Darlington stands at 40.9%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Darlington is $2,100, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Darlington is $1,221, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Darlington, households with mortgages typically spend 20.3% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 17.6% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Darlington is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Darlington shows mortgage holders spending 20.3% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 17.6% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Darlington consists of 98.5% detached houses, 1.0% semi-detached dwellings, 0.0% apartments, and 0.5% other dwelling types.
Housing in Darlington consumes approximately 11.8% of median household income ($10,340 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Development activity remains minimal in this area with fewer than 5 recent applications recorded.
Darlington's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 64.5% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 85th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 71.3% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.5% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 78.8% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.3% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
Around 64.5% of people in the suburb of Darlington are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the suburb of Darlington, 3.5% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
6.2% of people in the suburb of Darlington are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.8% of the suburb of Darlington population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.5% of people in the suburb of Darlington have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Darlington, 64.5% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 39 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 39th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 37 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 34th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 288 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 18th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 108 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 4 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 2.0 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 15.3% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 37 public transport stops within the suburb of Darlington.
The suburb of Darlington has 288 weekly trips across 4 routes, averaging 41 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 335 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 640 m away and the nearest child care centre 1.2 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 37 stops nearby, 288 weekly trips, access rating 39 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 12 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 12th percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 640 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 2.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 2.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 2.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 4.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 4.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 5.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 6.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 7.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Darlington compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Darlington has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21st percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Darlington is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
Darlington hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 89% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Employment conditions in Darlington rank among the top 2% of areas assessed nationally.
Darlington demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
Darlington features high concentrations of family households and couples without children but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
In terms of cultural diversity, Darlington records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Darlington is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Darlington's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Darlington (WA) has an estimated 4,041 residents, up 8.5% since the 2021 Census, with 28 projects tracked in the area around Darlington (WA).
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Darlington (WA).
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026 and taxable income FY 2024. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50390). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, infrastructure projects, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Darlington (WA) from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Darlington (WA) with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
