Suburbs Darlington (Vic.)

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Darlington VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Darlington VIC is 84 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Darlington is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Darlington is $155 per week ($672 per month). Darlington has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Darlington has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darlington is $650.

There were 13 recorded offences in Darlington in 2025-25, a rate of 155 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

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📍 Darlington, Victoria — 37.9793°S, 143.0316°E

Crime: Low Med High

Darlington Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Darlington Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$155/wk
$672 per month
👤
Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$650/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Darlington Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (50) Female 44.4% (40)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
84 people · 161.1 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,437
Family income/wk

Darlington Age Distribution

0-4
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Darlington Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
77.3% 17 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
22.7% 5 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
40.4%
Not stated
21.3%
Anglican
13.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
12.4%
Catholic
7.9%
Buddhism
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Darlington Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.8%

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

Darlington Employment

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Employed full-time
31.7% 20 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.6% 13 people
🔍
Unemployed
4.8% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
42.9% 27 people

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

Darlington Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
40.6%
Certificate III/IV
25.0%
Bachelor Degree
18.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
15.6%

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

Darlington Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Professionals
27.3%
Labourers
22.7%

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

Darlington Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
41.7%
Health
33.3%
Education
25.0%

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

$400-$499/wk
15.8%
$500-$649/wk
10.5%
$650-$799/wk
15.8%
$800-$999/wk
13.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
10.5%
$4,000+/wk
13.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Darlington Marital Status

💍
Married
45.1% 37
↔️
Separated
7.3% 6
📋
Divorced
7.3% 6
👤
Never married
40.2% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Darlington Ancestry

English
36.5%
Australian
32.9%
Scottish
14.1%
German
7.1%
Maori
4.7%
New Zealander
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Darlington School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Darlington Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
10.0% 14
✅
No need for assistance
90.0% 126

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

Darlington Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
28.1% 18
—
Not a volunteer
71.9% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Darlington Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Darlington How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Darlington Car Ownership

1 vehicle
35.0%
2 vehicles
27.5%
3 vehicles
30.0%
4+ vehicles
7.5%

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

Darlington Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
17.1%
3 bedrooms
28.6%
4 bedrooms
37.1%
5 bedrooms
17.1%

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

Darlington Population Mobility

11.9%
moved in the last year
30.8%
moved in the last 5 years
7.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Darlington Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
126
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Darlington Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease
5
Asthma
4
Mental health
4
Arthritis
3

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

Darlington Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
25.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.8%
$3,500+/wk
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Darlington Family Structure

Couple — no children
55.8%
Couple — children under 15
26.9%
Couple — no children under 15
11.5%
One parent — no children under 15
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Darlington Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.2% 10
—
Did not provide
82.8% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Darlington Children Ever Born

No children
63.6%
2 children
36.4%

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

Darlington Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.9%
5–14 hours
27.3%
15–29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
13.0%
Did not do domestic work
28.6%

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

Darlington Household Size

1 person
37.5%
2 persons
42.5%
3 persons
10.0%
4 persons
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Darlington Where Residents Moved From

Same address
59
Moved from VIC
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 Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 13 total

Theft
7
Break & Enter
2
Fraud
1
Public Order
1
Justice Procedures
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Darlington Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,083/wk
Median Rent $155/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.3%

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

If you earn X in Darlington

≈ $4,693/month
Median rent $155/wk
Left after rent $928/wk
Rent share 14.3%

Darlington vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Avonmore
Pop: 42 Income: $687/wk Rent: $295/wk
Bennison
Pop: 42 Income: $550/wk
Boweya North
Pop: 42 Income: $674/wk Rent: $260/wk
Brit Brit
Pop: 42 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $140/wk
Bundalong South
Pop: 42 Income: $743/wk Rent: $285/wk
Callignee North
Pop: 42 Income: $866/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darlington

What is the population of Darlington VIC?

The population of Darlington VIC is 84 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Darlington?

The median personal income in Darlington VIC is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,083 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

How much is rent in Darlington?

Median rent in Darlington VIC is $155 per week ($672 per month).Rent represents 14.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Darlington?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darlington VIC is $650. 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 VIC is 50 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 Victoria with a population of 84.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.3% 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: 20714. All dollar figures in AUD.