Darlington SA

Postcode 5047 · Onkaparinga LGA

Darlington is a small community in South Australia within the Onkaparinga local government area (postcode 5047). With a population of 1,275, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $83K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Darlington is $980,000, having surged 18.1% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $562. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Public transport access includes 6 bus stops. The crime rate in the Onkaparinga LGA is higher than average at 12,941 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Darlington offers a gross rental yield of 3.0%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($980K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 11.8x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +18.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.0% Low Yield
Price vs State$980K/$950K Near Median
Affordability11.8x Stretched
Price Momentum+18.1% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education7/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$980K
18.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$325
POPULATION
1,275
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,601
Personal Income /wk$752
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Onkaparinga LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)12,941
Total Incidents165
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops6
Data: 2025-Q4