Overall score
Darlinghurst
60.7/100
Potts Point
59.8/100
Darlinghurst vs Potts Point, NSW suburb comparison
Potts Point for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DarlinghurstPotts Point
Crime rate
Darlinghurst
208.4 / 1k
Potts Point
189.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Darlinghurst
590
Potts Point
519
Population
Darlinghurst
10,615
Potts Point
7,183
Metric leadDarlinghurst 7Potts Point 31 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPotts Point
- Best for familiesPotts Point
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Darlinghurst | Potts Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.7/100 | 59.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.6/100 | 2.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 208.4 / 1k | 189.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 24 | 17 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 55 | 33 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 590 | 519 |
| Planning activity | 67 | 47 |
| Population | 10,615 | 7,183 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Darlinghurst is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Potts Point is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Darlinghurst is stronger for housing affordability and parks and reserves; Potts Point answers with a quieter safety profile and walkability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Potts Point, while Darlinghurst remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.