Overall score
Darley
38.5/100
Myrniong
44.9/100
Darley for value; Myrniong for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Darley
38.5/100
Myrniong
44.9/100
Crime rate
Darley
56.8 / 1k
Myrniong
84.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Darley
21
Myrniong
4
Population
Darley
9,190
Myrniong
387
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Darley | Myrniong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.5/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.5/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.8 / 1k | 84.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | — |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 38 | 6 |
| Green cover | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| Population | 9,190 | 387 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Darley is a well-connected metro established suburb with a familiar suburban feel, while Myrniong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Darley sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Myrniong is more regionally self-contained.
Darley pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Myrniong is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Darley generally means more mid-market housing value, while Myrniong leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Choose Darley if you are weighing families, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Myrniong for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.