Overall score
Darley
45.8/100
Myrniong
40.3/100
Darley for families and investment; Myrniong for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Darley
45.8/100
Myrniong
40.3/100
Crime rate
Darley
61.0 / 1k
Myrniong
89.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Darley
19
Myrniong
0
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.
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 and parks and reserves, whereas Myrniong is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Darley if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Myrniong for retirees and families.