Darlington
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Darlington, WA 6070.
About Darlington
Welcome to Darlington
Darlington sits in the Perth Hills, roughly 25 kilometres east of the CBD, on the scarp that rises sharply from the Swan Coastal Plain into the Darling Range. The suburb occupies a world that feels genuinely rural — tall marri and jarrah trees, winding ridgeline roads and valley views — while remaining connected enough for households that need to commute or access city services.
It draws a particular kind of buyer: those willing to trade the convenience of flat suburbia for space, greenery and a slower rhythm of daily life. Families with school-age children, creative professionals and semi-retirees are all well represented, and the strong sense of community that comes with a small, place-proud population is one of Darlington's most consistent selling points.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Darlington is shaped by the landscape rather than by a bustling high street. Residents tend to organise their social lives around the bush — weekend walks, home gardens and the kind of informal neighbourliness that flourishes when streets are quiet and blocks are generous. The Pines Store serves as a low-key community hub, the sort of local institution that handles morning coffee, basic provisions and a fair amount of local conversation in one stop.
Because the suburb's commercial offering is deliberately modest, many residents head down the scarp to Midland or across to the neighbouring hills townships for a wider choice of cafés and restaurants. That short drive is a trade-off most Darlington households make willingly, and the quietness it preserves is precisely the point.
Shopping
Darlington is not a destination for retail therapy, and locals tend to appreciate that. Day-to-day needs are met by The Pines Store, while Hillside Cycles caters to the suburb's enthusiastic cycling community — a logical fit given the challenging hills terrain that attracts road and mountain bike riders from across the region. For a full supermarket run, Midland's retail precinct is the most practical option and is reachable in around 15 to 20 minutes by car.
The limited local retail footprint is a deliberate feature of the suburb's character rather than a gap in the market. Residents who move to Darlington generally do so knowing — and welcoming — that trade-off.
Parks & recreation
Green space is effectively built into the suburb's DNA. Binbrook Park and Miranda Park provide formal reserves within the locality, while the Glen Forrest Super Block — a large bushland reserve accessible from neighbouring Glen Forrest — extends the recreational catchment considerably. Trail running, mountain biking, birdwatching and family bushwalks are routine weekend activities rather than special occasions.
The broader Perth Hills trail network connects Darlington to Greenmount, Boya, Swan View and Glen Forrest, meaning active residents can explore a surprisingly extensive corridor of native bushland without ever getting in a car. The landscape also supports a rich variety of native fauna, and sightings of kangaroos, echidnas and a wide range of bush birds are commonplace.
Schools & families
Families are well served by a cluster of schools that reflect the community's values. Darlington Primary School provides local public primary education, while Treetops Montessori School — a well-regarded independent option — draws families from across the hills seeking an alternative pedagogical approach. Helena College's Darlington Campus adds a co-educational independent secondary option that consistently attracts strong enrolments from across the hills corridor.
The combination of quality schooling, large blocks, safe streets and ready access to bush makes Darlington a logical choice for families with children of all ages. Neighbouring suburbs Greenmount, Boya and Glen Forrest extend the catchment of available schools and community facilities further.
Getting around
Darlington is served by a number of bus stops along Fischer Road and Mayhew Road — including stops at Fischer Rd After Mayhew Rd, Fischer Rd Before Leschen Way, Fischer Rd After Stone Crescent and Mayhew Rd After Wheatcroft Rd — providing public transport connections toward Midland and the broader Transperth network. That said, most households treat the car as their primary mode of transport given the hilly, spread-out nature of the suburb and the limited frequency of services.
The Tonkin Highway extension and Reid Highway provide the most practical car routes to the CBD and to employment centres in the eastern suburbs. Midland, accessible in around 15 minutes, is the main interchange point for onward rail travel to Perth city. Cyclists with the fitness for hilly terrain do use local roads recreationally, and Hillside Cycles is well placed to support that community.
The property market
Darlington's property market has moved with real conviction in recent years, with the median house price sitting at $1.36 million and recent growth of 18.3 per cent underlining the suburb's appeal to buyers seeking something genuinely different from standard suburban Perth. Current listings are overwhelmingly houses — 96 per cent of active stock — with a small proportion of land parcels rounding out the balance, reflecting a market where established homes on established blocks dominate.
Demand is underpinned by scarcity: Darlington is not a suburb where new estates are carved out regularly, and the combination of bushland setting, school options and community identity keeps turnover modest. Buyers competing for stock here are typically well-researched and patient, and properties that are well-presented and priced realistically have attracted strong interest. The suburb's relative affordability compared with premium coastal or inner-city markets — even at the $1.36 million median — continues to attract buyers who see long-term value in the hills lifestyle.
Market snapshot
Darlington property market
Median sale price
$1.10m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$782k
Median
$1.10m
Premium
$1.50m
Days on market
15
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
23
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +12.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Darlington by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Darlington, WA 6070.
Population
3,725
residents (2021)
Median age
44
years
Household income
$2,388
median, per week
Median rent
$420
per week
Median mortgage
$2,100
per month
Mortgage / income
20%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Darlington
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Helena College - Darlington Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Darlington
$2.55m
13-15 Allestree Road
Sold ~July 2026
$975k
19 Lobelia Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$899k
34 Lionel Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
13 Hanzell Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.20m
36 Lionel Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Darlington suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Darlington?
The median house price in Darlington, WA is $1.10m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 4.3%.
Is Darlington a good place to live?
Darlington is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia in the Shire of Mundaring on the Darling Scarp, bisected by Nyaania Creek and north of the Helena River. Darlington is an established residential suburb in WA, with a population of around 3,725 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Darlington?
Darlington has a population of 3,725 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 44.
What schools are in Darlington?
There are 3 schools in or near Darlington, including Treetops Montessori School, Darlington Primary School and Helena College - Darlington Campus.
How long do homes take to sell in Darlington?
Properties in Darlington take around 15 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Darlington?
Entry-level properties in Darlington start around $782k, while premium homes reach $1.50m.
What suburbs are near Darlington?
Suburbs near Darlington include Greenmount, View, Swan View, Boya and Glen Forrest.
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