Darlinghurst vs The Rocks, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Darlinghurst | The Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.5/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.6/100 | 1.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 220.9 / 1k | 551.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 55 | — |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 590 | 285 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 8 |
| Population | 10,615 | 629 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesThe Rocks
- Best for familiesDarlinghurst
- Best for investmentDarlinghurst
- Best for best valueDarlinghurst
- Best for best schoolsDarlinghurst
Comparison summary
Darlinghurst and The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) 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 → The Rocks (Sydney - NSW), Families → Darlinghurst, Investment → Darlinghurst, Best value → Darlinghurst.