NSW · Singleton Council
Darlington, 2330
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
In Singleton, Darlington keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally.
The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and transport and access against similar regional towns, even with growth momentum and housing affordability holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 378
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,786
- Dwelling vacancy
- 1.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 3 of 166
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,621
- Employment rate
- 62.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 10 / 40 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $465
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $620
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $605
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 134
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 28
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 11
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 74.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 42 residents
- State safety percentile
- 52.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order101
- Domestic Violence Related Assault147
- Fraud106
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment179
- Malicious Damage To Property156
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- Darlington Rd Opp Simpson Tce (Hail And Ride)
- Simpson Tce At Allen Ct
- Simpson Tce Opp Grainger Cres
- Simpson Tce Opp Grainger Cres
- Simpson Tce Opp Wanaruah Park
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
155 planning-related records
2026· 13 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling42 LANDER STREET DARLINGTON 2008Additional Information Requested
- Restaurant or cafe; Hours of operation and trading103 CLEVELAND STREET DARLINGTON 2008Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 IVY STREET DARLINGTON 2008Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 THOMAS STREET DARLINGTON 2008Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation136A SHEPHERD STREET DARLINGTON 2008Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)398 WILSON STREET DARLINGTON 2008Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure406 WILSON STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)3 THOMAS STREET DARLINGTON 2008Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 IVY STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Hours of operation and trading103 CLEVELAND STREET DARLINGTON 2008Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure432 ABERCROMBIE STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
April 2026
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Tertiary institution21-25 CODRINGTON STREET DARLINGTON 2008Additional Information Requested
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation28 LANDER STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation306 ABERCROMBIE STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool34 DUNOLLY ROAD DARLINGTON 2330Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah6 ELLIOT CLOSE DARLINGTON 2330Withdrawn
September 2025
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 466-470 WILSON STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Air-conditioning units; Minor building alterations (internal)181 LAWSON STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure308 ABERCROMBIE STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure350 ABERCROMBIE STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces); Residential Accommodation362 WILSON STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development40 EDWARD STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure502 WILSON STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure55 VINE STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation62 EDWARD STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation8 CALDER ROAD DARLINGTON 2008Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure44-52 VINE STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space400 WILSON STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure183 ABERCROMBIE STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure235 ABERCROMBIE STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
2024· 10 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development40 EDWARD STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure400 ABERCROMBIE STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
November 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise266 ABERCROMBIE STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation306 ABERCROMBIE STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 IVY STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure66 IVY STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
September 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space11 ELLIOT CLOSE DARLINGTON 2330Determined
- Pub; Hours of operation and trading370 ABERCROMBIE STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
August 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Air-conditioning units; Awnings, blinds and canopies508 WILSON STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
July 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Community facility; Hours of operation and trading132-134 SHEPHERD STREET DARLINGTON 2008Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Darlington Rd opp Simpson Tce (Hail and Ride)Bus stop
- Simpson Tce at Allen CtBus stop
- Simpson Tce opp Grainger CresBus stop
- Simpson Tce opp Wanaruah ParkBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 34.5/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4477th in Australia
- State rank
- 1428th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #75 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #559 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Darlington Rd opp Simpson Tce (Hail and Ride)amenitiesbus_stop
- Simpson Tce at Allen Ctamenitiesbus_stop
- Simpson Tce opp Grainger Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Simpson Tce opp Wanaruah Parkamenitiesbus_stop
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime101
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime147
- Fraudcrime106
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime179
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime156
- Darlington Rd Opp Simpson Tce (Hail And Ride)transport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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