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Darlington SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Darlington SA is 1,275 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Darlington is $752 per week ($39,104 per year). Median rent in Darlington is $325 per week ($1,408 per month). Darlington has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Darlington has a population density of 938.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Darlington is India. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darlington is $1,733.

There were 61 recorded offences in Darlington in 2025-26, a rate of 48 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (23 offences).

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Darlington Population

residents (Census 2021)

Darlington Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$752/wk

$39,104 per year

#4475 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$325/wk

$1,408 per month

#3947 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: —

Darlington Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (631) Female 50.4% (641)

Population Density

938.9

people per km²

1,275 people · 1.4 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,089

Family income/wk

Darlington Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

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

46.7% 157 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

53.3% 179 dwellings

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

Darlington Country of Birth

Australia

83.2%

India

4.5%

England

3.7%

Greece

1.8%

Germany

1.4%

Iran

1.4%

Bangladesh

1.2%

Cambodia

1.0%

China

1.0%

Hong Kong

1.0%

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

Darlington Religion

No Religion

51.7%

Catholic

18.7%

Not stated

7.1%

Eastern Orthodox

5.5%

Uniting Church

5.0%

Anglican

4.7%

Hinduism

3.8%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Darlington Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

69.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

11.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.9%

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

Darlington Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

23.3%

Hindi

14.4%

Other

13.3%

IAL Punjabi

12.2%

Arabic

11.1%

Bengali

10.0%

Cantonese

7.8%

Mandarin

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Darlington Employment

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Employed full-time

36.5% 362 people

⏰

Employed part-time

24.5% 243 people

🔍

Unemployed

4.3% 43 people

🏠

Not in labour force

34.7% 345 people

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

Darlington Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

33.7%

Bachelor Degree

31.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.1%

Postgraduate Degree

12.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.0%

Certificate I/II

2.8%

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

Darlington Occupation

Professionals

32.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.9%

Community & Personal Service

14.0%

Managers

13.6%

Clerical & Administrative

10.8%

Sales Workers

7.6%

Labourers

4.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.5%

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

Darlington Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.0%

Health

17.1%

Engineering

15.5%

Society & Culture

14.1%

Education

8.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.8%

Architecture & Building

5.9%

Information Technology

4.5%

Creative Arts

3.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.3%

Agriculture & Environment

2.1%

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

Darlington Dwelling Types

Separate house

83.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

8.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Darlington Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

1.3%

$150-$299/wk

1.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.9%

$800-$999/wk

6.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.5%

$4,000+/wk

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Darlington Marital Status

💍

Married

41.7% 450

↔️

Separated

3.7% 40

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Divorced

10.3% 111

🕊️

Widowed

3.5% 38

👤

Never married

40.7% 439

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Darlington Ancestry

Australian

26.6%

English

26.4%

Other

9.2%

Scottish

6.4%

Irish

6.0%

German

5.7%

Indian

4.9%

Chinese

4.1%

Italian

3.9%

Greek

2.6%

Polish

2.5%

Dutch

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Darlington School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.2%

Secondary — Government

22.3%

Vocational Education

13.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.7%

Primary — Catholic

9.2%

Secondary — Catholic

7.3%

Pre-school

7.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.8%

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

Darlington Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.4% 128

✅

No need for assistance

94.6% 2,254

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

Darlington Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.3% 187

—

Not a volunteer

81.7% 835

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Darlington Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.9%

$450-$599/mo

1.9%

$600-$799/mo

1.9%

$800-$999/mo

5.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Darlington How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.4%

Did not go to work

11.7%

Car (passenger)

4.4%

Bus

4.2%

Walked only

2.6%

Train

1.6%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.3%

Other

0.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Truck

0.5%

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

Darlington Car Ownership

0 vehicles

8.0%

1 vehicle

34.4%

2 vehicles

34.0%

3 vehicles

14.5%

4+ vehicles

9.2%

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

Darlington Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.7%

2 bedrooms

11.3%

3 bedrooms

55.2%

4 bedrooms

20.2%

5 bedrooms

6.4%

6+ bedrooms

2.3%

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

Darlington Population Mobility

12.0%

moved in the last year

35.8%

moved in the last 5 years

6.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Darlington Indigenous Population

0.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,406

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Darlington Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

120

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Heart disease

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Darlington Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.0%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

11.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Darlington Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.6%

Couple — no children

25.4%

Couple — no children under 15

21.4%

One parent — children under 15

8.6%

One parent — no children under 15

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Darlington Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.7% 28

👤

Never served

97.3% 1,001

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Darlington Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.4% 168

—

Did not provide

83.6% 858

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Darlington Children Ever Born

No children

36.7%

1 child

17.4%

2 children

26.6%

3 children

15.6%

4 children

3.7%

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

Darlington When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Darlington Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.3%

5–14 hours

31.2%

15–29 hours

12.2%

30+ hours

8.6%

Did not do domestic work

23.6%

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

Darlington Household Size

1 person

27.2%

2 persons

32.1%

3 persons

16.4%

4 persons

15.1%

5 persons

6.5%

6+ persons

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Darlington Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,053

Moved from SA

110

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Darlington Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.9%

Step family — no other children

9.2%

Blended family — no other children

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Darlington Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 61 total

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Other Against Person

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Darlington Schools

schools nearby

government

1067

avg ICSEA score

7,320

total students

Westminster School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 1,401 students

1139

ICSEA

Paringa Park Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 515 students

1101

ICSEA

Australian Science and Mathematics School Government

Secondary · 10-12 · 419 students

1101

ICSEA

Sunrise Christian School Marion Independent

Combined · R-9 · 320 students

1090

ICSEA

Stella Maris Parish School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 429 students

1086

ICSEA

St Bernadette's School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 205 students

1085

ICSEA

Christ the King School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 179 students

1079

ICSEA

Brighton Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 726 students

1077

ICSEA

IQRA College Independent

Combined · R-12 · 734 students

1067

ICSEA

Suneden Specialist School Independent

Combined · U · 72 students

1065

ICSEA

Seaview Downs Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 324 students

1051

ICSEA

Seaview High School Government

Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,377 students

1038

ICSEA

Marion Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 149 students

1032

ICSEA

Warradale Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 286 students

1032

ICSEA

Darlington Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 184 students

964

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 16 schools

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

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,601/wk

Median Rent $325/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.3%

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

If you earn X in Darlington

Your weekly income

≈ $6,938/month

Median rent $325/wk

Left after rent $1,276/wk

Rent share 20.3%

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Darlington vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,910 Income: $684/wk Rent: $353/wk

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Pop: 1,860 Income: $779/wk Rent: $279/wk

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Pop: 1,852 Income: $847/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darlington

What is the population of Darlington SA?

The population of Darlington SA is 1,275 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 938.9 people per km².Darlington is ranked #3,625 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Darlington?

The median personal income in Darlington SA is $752 per week, or $39,104 per year.The median household income is $1,601 per week.Family income is $2,089 per week.Darlington is ranked #4,475 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Darlington?

Median rent in Darlington SA is $325 per week ($1,408 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Darlington ranks #3,947 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Darlington?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darlington SA is $1,733. 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 SA is 39 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 South Australia with a population of 1,275.The median income is $752/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% 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: 40350. All dollar figures in AUD.