Darlington


About Darlington

The name "Darlington" is derived from adding the English suffix "ton", meaning "town" to the name of the range in the area - Darling Range which was first named "General Darling Range". The name was first used by Dr Alfred Waylen who established the "Darlington Vineyard" here in 1883-4.

Life in Darlington

Darlington remains one of the few locations in the Perth hills with an early 20th century village ambience. It is known for its vibrant community with seemingly as many committees and groups as it has residents. The suburb has a local general store however residents rely on the the facilities at Midland and Mundaring which are close by. There are also various primary and secondary schools in the area. 


Darlington quick stats

  • Postcode

    6070

  • Population

    3,656

  • Local government

    Mundaring

  • Shops

    Glen Forrest Shoping Centre

  • Train station

    Midland

  • Bus

    Bus service to Midland Train Station

11.5%
Sales growth
$1.15M
* Median sales price
62.5%
Rental growth
$1040pw
* Median rental price

Nearby suburb growth

20.0%

Boya

21.0%

Glen Forrest

18.2%

Gooseberry Hill

18.9%

Greenmount

20 km from Perth

Suburb prices

Median price data last updated 17 April 2025 containing transactions for the 12 month period ending March 2025 Sales data is annual up to the latest completed month. Rental data is year-on-year 3-month rolling up to the latest completed month. Data in this graph is revised as more transactions are settled.
Source: Landgate/REIWA

Buy

$1,150,000

  • 2BR

    $1.18M

  • 3BR

    $1.05M

  • 4BR

    $1.14M

Rent

$1040pw

Median price data last updated 17 April 2025 containing transactions for the 12 month period ending March 2025 Sales data is annual up to the latest completed month. Rental data is year-on-year 3-month rolling up to the latest completed month. Data in this graph is revised as more transactions are settled.
Source: Landgate/REIWA


Upper and lower quartiles

Upper quartile

$1.31M

Median

$1.15M

Lower quartile

$945K

Time on market

House

Days

29

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Suburb interest level

Average online views per property

207

Darlington

96

Perth average

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This is based on views of residential properties for sale in this suburb within the last 14 days.

Schools

0.3km
Darlington Primary School
  • Primary
  • Government
0.5km
Treetops Montessori School
  • Combined
  • Non-government
1.7km
Helena College
  • Combined
  • Non-government
2km
3km
3.9km
Greenmount Primary School
  • Primary
  • Government
4km
4.2km
St Anthony's School
  • Primary
  • Non-government
4.5km
Swan View Primary School
  • Primary
  • Government
4.8km
Swan View Senior High School
  • Secondary
  • Government
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