Overall score
Darlinghurst
60.7/100
Millers Point
43.6/100
Darlinghurst for families and value; Millers Point for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Darlinghurst
60.7/100
Millers Point
43.6/100
Crime rate
Darlinghurst
208.4 / 1k
Millers Point
450.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Darlinghurst
590
Millers Point
152
Population
Darlinghurst
10,615
Millers Point
1,735
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 | Darlinghurst | Millers Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.7/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.6/100 | 1.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 208.4 / 1k | 450.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 24 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 55 | 14 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 590 | 152 |
| Planning activity | 67 | 13 |
| Population | 10,615 | 1,735 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Put side by side, Darlinghurst is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Millers Point is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Darlinghurst pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Millers Point is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Darlinghurst if you are weighing families and value-focused buyers; lean toward Millers Point for retirees.