Darlinghurst vs Dawes Point, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Darlinghurst | Dawes Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.5/100 | 37.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.6/100 | 0.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 220.9 / 1k | 550.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 55 | 3 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 590 | 81 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 4 |
| Population | 10,615 | 385 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesDawes Point
- Best for familiesDarlinghurst
- Best for best valueDarlinghurst
- Best for best schoolsDarlinghurst
Comparison summary
Darlinghurst and Dawes Point offer different strengths across official suburb data. Darlinghurst leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Darlinghurst; Housing (desirability) favours Darlinghurst; Crime rate favours Darlinghurst. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Dawes Point, Families → Darlinghurst, Best value → Darlinghurst, Best schools → Darlinghurst.