Darlinghurst vs Potts Point, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Darlinghurst | Potts Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.8/100 | 58.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.9/100 | 2.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 220.9 / 1k | 201.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 55 | 33 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 590 | 519 |
| Planning activity | 769 | 360 |
| Population | 10,615 | 7,183 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPotts Point
- Best for familiesPotts Point
- Best for investmentPotts Point
Comparison summary
Darlinghurst and Potts 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 Potts Point. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Potts Point, Families → Potts Point, Investment → Potts Point.