Darlinghurst vs Ultimo, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Darlinghurst | Ultimo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.5/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.6/100 | 4.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 220.9 / 1k | 112.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 55 | 23 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 60.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 590 | 328 |
| Planning activity | 52 | 13 |
| Population | 10,615 | 7,410 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Darlinghurst and Ultimo 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 Ultimo. Quick verdicts: Families → Ultimo, Best schools → Ultimo.