Overall score
Darlington
49.3/100
Greenmount
41.7/100
Darlington vs Greenmount, WA suburb comparison
Darlington for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DarlingtonGreenmount
Crime rate
Darlington
2603.4 / 1k
Greenmount
3484.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Darlington
50
Greenmount
28
Population
Darlington
3,725
Greenmount
2,666
Metric leadDarlington 9Greenmount 1across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDarlington
- Best for familiesDarlington
- Best for investmentDarlington
- Best for best valueDarlington
- Best for best schoolsDarlington
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Darlington | Greenmount |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.3/100 | 41.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 2603.4 / 1k | 3484.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 29 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 50 | 28 |
| Population | 3,725 | 2,666 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas Greenmount is the better pick for excellent public transport and improving crime trends.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Darlington, while Greenmount remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.