Suburbs Darlington (Qld)

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Darlington QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Darlington, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Darlington QLD is 98 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Darlington is $883 per week ($45,916 per year). Median rent in Darlington is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Darlington has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Darlington has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darlington is $2,215.

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📍 Darlington, Queensland — 28.2334°S, 153.0663°E

🏫 Schools (1)

Darlington Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Darlington Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$883/wk
$45,916 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$330/wk
$1,430 per month
👤
Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,215/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Darlington Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (50) Female 50.0% (50)

Population Density

1.9
people per km²
98 people · 52.8 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,843
Family income/wk

Darlington Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Darlington Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
52.4% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
47.6% 10 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Darlington Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Darlington Religion

No Religion
27.3%
Not stated
18.2%
Catholic
12.1%
Uniting Church
11.1%
Anglican
11.1%
Baptist
10.1%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.1%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Darlington Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
78.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Darlington Employment

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Employed full-time
45.5% 25 people
⏰
Employed part-time
27.3% 15 people
🏠
Not in labour force
27.3% 15 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Darlington Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
53.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%
Certificate III/IV
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Darlington Occupation

Managers
52.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
26.1%
Professionals
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Darlington Field of Study

Health
28.6%
Management & Commerce
25.0%
Agriculture & Environment
21.4%
Engineering
14.3%
Society & Culture
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Darlington Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Darlington Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
27.8%
$800-$999/wk
22.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
16.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
16.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Darlington Marital Status

💍
Married
75.6% 59
↔️
Separated
5.1% 4
🕊️
Widowed
11.5% 9
👤
Never married
7.7% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Darlington Ancestry

Australian
33.9%
English
26.1%
Irish
11.3%
German
10.4%
Scottish
7.8%
Other
6.1%
New Zealander
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Darlington School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
60.9%
Pre-school
21.7%
Secondary — Catholic
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Darlington Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.5% 7
✅
No need for assistance
95.5% 150

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Darlington Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
29.1% 16
—
Not a volunteer
70.9% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Darlington Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Darlington How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
86.4%
Walked only
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Darlington Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.8%
2 vehicles
37.9%
3 vehicles
34.5%
4+ vehicles
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Darlington Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
16.0%
3 bedrooms
28.0%
4 bedrooms
40.0%
6+ bedrooms
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Darlington Population Mobility

11.8%
moved in the last year
29.5%
moved in the last 5 years
61.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Darlington Indigenous Population

3.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
160
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Darlington Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Darlington Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
10.2%
$650-$799/wk
16.3%
$800-$999/wk
14.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.2%
$3,500+/wk
18.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Darlington Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.6%
Couple — no children
34.2%
One parent — children under 15
11.4%
Couple — no children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Darlington Military Service

🏅
Previously served
6.8% 4
👤
Never served
93.2% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Darlington Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
13.1% 8
—
Did not provide
86.9% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Darlington Children Ever Born

2 children
75.0%
4 children
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Darlington When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4
2001–2010
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Darlington Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.6%
5–14 hours
28.6%
15–29 hours
16.1%
30+ hours
19.6%
Did not do domestic work
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Darlington Household Size

1 person
12.9%
2 persons
41.9%
3 persons
9.7%
4 persons
19.4%
6+ persons
16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Darlington Where Residents Moved From

Same address
75
Moved from QLD
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Darlington Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Darlington Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1023
avg ICSEA score
22
total students
Darlington State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 22 students
1023
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Darlington Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,833/wk
Median Rent $330/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Darlington

≈ $7,943/month
Median rent $330/wk
Left after rent $1,503/wk
Rent share 18.0%

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Income: $723/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $30/wk
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Income: $715/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $30/wk

Darlington vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Humboldt
Pop: 49 Income: $1,321/wk
Amby
Pop: 49 Income: $512/wk
Rewan
Pop: 49 Income: $1,263/wk
Dunkeld (Qld)
Pop: 49 Income: $774/wk
Evergreen
Pop: 49 Income: $850/wk
Glen Echo
Pop: 49 Income: $525/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darlington

What is the population of Darlington QLD?

The population of Darlington QLD is 98 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Darlington?

The median personal income in Darlington QLD is $883 per week, or $45,916 per year.The median household income is $1,833 per week.Family income is $1,843 per week.

How much is rent in Darlington?

Median rent in Darlington QLD is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 18.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Darlington?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darlington QLD is $2,215. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Darlington?

The median age in Darlington QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Darlington a good suburb to live in?

Darlington is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 98.The median income is $883/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30810. All dollar figures in AUD.