Darlington sits 102 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 1 hour 35 minutes by car. Census data records 98 residents with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $95,316 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. Population grew 11.4% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $330 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,215. The area shows high bushfire risk. 1 school sits within the suburb boundary, and walkability is low.
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Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025121 Acceptable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 25% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4285.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20241 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Darlington, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 22 students in one school (avg 22)
Primary
Walkability
Darlington is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Darlington.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 32
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Scenic Rim: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Darlington is home to 98 residents, with a median age of 43, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $95,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
98
Median Age
43
Median Household Income
$95,316/yr
Census Median Rent
$330/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,215/mo
Avg Household Size
2.9
Median Personal Income
$45,916/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
29.0%
Total Dwellings
31
Owner-Occupier Rate
67.7%
Houses
83.9%
Rental Stress
18.0%
Mortgage Stress
27.9%
Work From Home
46.3%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 78.6%
- English Spoken at Home
- 84.7%
- Employment Rate
- 61.4%
- Completed Year 12
- 45.9%
Occupations
Religion
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,689 a year through Scenic Rim based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Scenic Rim
In the year to August 2026, 524 new dwellings were approved across Scenic Rim. That mix is 500 houses and 24 units. Approvals are up 65.1% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Danggan Balun (Five Rivers) People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Climate & Setting
from Hinze Dam, 29.7 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 359 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 41.1 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,556 mm
- 102 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 28.7°C
- 3 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 10.8°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 4285, 93 of 21,596 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.6% (345 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.0%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4285, 6,992 rooftop-solar systems totalling 50.1 MW have been installed since 2001, against 8,327 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 469 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Scott Buchholz Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Scott Buchholz | 42.0% | 58.0% | +2.9 |
| 2022 | Scott Buchholz | 39.1% | 60.9% | -3.7 |
| 2019 | Scott Buchholz | 35.4% | 64.6% | +5.0 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Jon Krause Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jon Krause LNP | 66.1% |
| 2020 | Jon Krause LNP | 61.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Darlington?
Every figure above is a suburb average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Common questions about Darlington
Is Darlington a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Darlington is low (25/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Darlington?
Darlington has a moderate recorded bushfire history (66/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Darlington?
Darlington, QLD had a population of 98 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Darlington, QLD?
The postcode for Darlington, QLD is 4285.
How far is Darlington from Brisbane?
Darlington is 102 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 93 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Darlington?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Darlington was $95,316 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Darlington?
There are too few current rental listings in Darlington for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $330, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Darlington?
The median age of residents in Darlington was 43 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Darlington at risk of bushfire?
Darlington has a moderate recorded bushfire history (66/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Darlington?
There is 1 school inside the Darlington boundary: 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
What is the weather like in Darlington?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Darlington, Hinze Dam (29.7 km away), summer days average 28.7°C, winter nights 10.8°C, 1,556 mm of rain a year over 102 rainy days, and 3 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Darlington?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Darlington belong to?
Darlington sits within the Scenic Rim local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Darlington?
The average residential rates bill through Scenic Rim is $1,689 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Darlington?
Across Scenic Rim, 524 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 65.1% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Darlington in?
Darlington sits within the federal Division of Wright, currently held by Scott Buchholz (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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