Overall score
Darlington
55.5/100
Greenmount
41.1/100
Darlington for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Darlington
55.5/100
Greenmount
41.1/100
Crime rate
Darlington
45.7 / 1k
Greenmount
45.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Darlington
59
Greenmount
43
Population
Darlington
3,725
Greenmount
2,666
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 | Darlington | Greenmount |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.5/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.8/100 | 44.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.7 / 1k | 45.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 29 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 59 | 43 |
| Green cover | 54.5% | 7.1% |
| Population | 3,725 | 2,666 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Darlington is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Greenmount is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Greenmount sits among greener hillside streets, while Darlington keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Darlington pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Greenmount is the better pick for schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Darlington, while Greenmount remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.