NSW · Woollahra Council

Darling Point, 2027

Est. population · Jun 2025

4,007

Growth (1 yr)

-0.5%

Growth (5 yr)

-2.5%

Median age

49

Median income

$3,219/wk

Employment rate

57%

Languages at home

14.6%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Italian, German

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

44.5/100
Average

Top 43% of New South Wales' suburbs

Verified 85% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Education hub
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
  • Heritage area
  • Cycling
What Darling Point is known for: Education hub, Excellent transport, Café precinct, Heritage area, Cycling

Suburb profile

Darling Point is a lively inner mid-sized suburb with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with family-friendly schooling within easy reach. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.

Families have many nearby school and early-learning options to choose from. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Buses connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach.

Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.

Desirability lands around average here: softer safety weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment, plus growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Darling Point snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

$1,150/wk

Houses $1,500 · Units $1,100

Population (ERP)

4,007

-0.5% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

21.4%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#63

among Metro Sydney · Mature

Safety

29th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

5th

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

97th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
44.5/100 — Average
State standing
Top 43% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
3002nd in Australia
State rank
908th in NSW
Peer rank
#63 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#595 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
85%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$1,100
Houses (January to March 2026)
$1,500
All types (January to March 2026)
$1,150
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
124

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

4,007(June 2025)

-0.5% annual · -2.5% over 5 years · 5th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.5%
5-year growth
-2.5%
Change in 1 year
-19
Change in 5 years
-102
Growth rank in NSW
5th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~4,000), extrapolated at -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
3,977
Median age
49
Median household income / week
$3,219
Dwelling vacancy
21.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
497 of 2,326
Median monthly mortgage
$3,900
Employment rate
57%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
119 / 109 / 1,596

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
192
Against the person
36
Against property
106
Rate per 1,000 residents
47.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 110 residents
State safety percentile
28.8th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+5.2%

Most common offence types

  • Domestic Violence Related Assault20
  • Fraud33
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment22
  • Malicious Damage To Property27
  • Steal From Retail Store67

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
13
Median school ICSEA (13 schools)
1,162
Median ICSEA percentile
97th
School list
  • Double Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1135 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 237 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Ascham SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1217 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 1,182 students · Top SEA quarter 84% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • St Vincent's CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1145 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 755 students · Top SEA quarter 59% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
  • Glenmore Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1176 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 263 students · Top SEA quarter 71% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • Cranbrook SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1181 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 1,693 students · Top SEA quarter 73% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Darlinghurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1156 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 210 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Plunkett Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 968 · 32th percentile · LBOTE 59% · 73 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • Sydney Distance Education High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1032 · 61th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 615 students · Top SEA quarter 27% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
  • The Scots CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1162 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 2,076 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
  • Woollahra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1193 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 46% · 667 students · Top SEA quarter 75% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Cranbrook Preschoolkindergarten

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

27 public transport stops in this suburb

  • New Beach Rd Opp Loftus Rd
  • Rushcutters Bay Park, New Beach Rd
  • Sir David Martin Reserve, New Beach Rd
  • Thornton St Opp Bennett Av
  • Yarranabbe Park, New Beach Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0)Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed

Amenities

351 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 restaurants · 4 cafes · 1 places of worship · 2 playgrounds · 1 dog parks · 117 swimming pools · 1 ev charging

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Decent local green space7 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport27 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation121 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
40/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
1.01
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1.26
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.76
Food & drink(5)
  • Flybridge CafeCafe
  • Richie’s CafeCafe
  • Rushcutters Bay KioskCafe
  • The Navy BearCafe
  • Restaurant
Shopping(1)
  • Richie’s Convenience StoreConvenience store
Community(1)
  • Cranbrook PreschoolKindergarten
Sport & outdoors(127)
  • Yarranabbe ParkDog park
  • Darling Point ReservePark
  • Goomerah Crescent ReservePark
  • Loftus ReservePark
  • McKell ParkPark
  • Rushcutters Bay ParkPark
  • Sir David Martin ReservePark

    1C New Beach Road

  • Playground (2)
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (117)
Entertainment(3)
  • Viewpoint (3)
Transport(13)

13 bus stops

Other(60)
  • Artwork (6)
  • Sea’s NestArtwork
  • La Luna Cosmetic MedicineBeauty salon
  • Bench (89)
  • Bicycle Parking (4)
  • Boat Syndication AustraliaBoat
  • The Yacht Sales Co.Boat
  • Sydney Kayking ToursBoat Rental
  • Pate & Vernooy AutomotiveCar repair
  • Clock
  • Dog Parking (3)
  • Drinking water (5)
  • EV charging
  • Canonbury CottageEvents Venue

    159 Darling Point Road

  • The StudioEvents Venue
  • Fitness Station (3)
  • Fountain
  • Garden (5)
  • Absolute Hair DesignHairdresser
  • Bondi to Manly WalkInformation
  • CanonburyInformation
  • Canonbury CottageInformation
  • Darling PointInformation
  • Darling Point Community Notice BoardInformation
  • Goomerah Crescent ReserveInformation
  • Information (2)
  • McKell ParkInformation
  • McKell Park - Formerly the site of “Canonbury”Information
  • Royal Australian Naval HospitalInformation
  • Rushcutters Bay ParkInformation
  • Welcome to Daring Point Rd ReserveInformation
  • Welcome to Loftus ReserveInformation
  • Welcome to Sir David Martin ReserveInformation
  • Welcome to Yarranabbe ParkInformation
  • Letter Box (5)
  • Loading Dock
  • Motorcycle Parking
  • Outdoor Seating (3)
  • Cruising Yacht Club of AustraliaParking
  • Parking (7)
  • Parking Entrance (5)
  • Parking Space
  • St. Mark's ChurchPlace of worship

    57A Darling Point Road

  • Australia PostPost Box
  • d’Albora Marinas Rushcutters BayPublic toilets
  • Public toilets
  • Anglicare Op ShopRecycling
  • Recycling
  • ClevelandShelter
  • Shelter (6)
  • Sayonara SlipwaySlipway
  • Slipway
  • The Cottage Dementia Day CentreSocial Facility
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Vacant
  • Vacant

    2B Mona Road

  • Vending machine
  • Waste Basket (12)
  • Watering Place
  • Sturrock’s Ship ChandlersYes

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Darling Point ReservePark
  • Goomerah Crescent ReservePark
  • Loftus ReservePark
  • McKell ParkPark
  • Rushcutters Bay ParkPark
  • Sir David Martin ReservePark
  • Yarranabbe ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
10
Parks (OSM)
7

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Places of worship

1 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • St. Mark's Church

    57A Darling Point Road

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Double Bay Day Hospital (0.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
39
Participants per 1,000 residents
9.7

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 17°
Rainfall
321 mm · ~40 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 14°
Rainfall
359 mm · ~45 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
17° / 8°
Rainfall
263 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 12°
Rainfall
242 mm · ~30 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.

2026· 26 proposals
  • August 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    2 67 NEW BEACH ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Under Assessment
  • July 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies
    1 40-42 MONA ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    44 YARRANABBE ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    54 NEW BEACH ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • June 2026

  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    2-12 EASTBOURNE ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure
    30 YARRANABBE ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Under Assessment
  • May 2026

  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    77-83A Yarranabbe Road, Darling PointAdditional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    34 DARLING POINT ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    34 DARLING POINT ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Pathways and paving; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators
    12 DARLING POINT ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Additional Information Requested
  • Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    1 & 9 Mona Road, Darling Point NSW 2027Determined
  • April 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    2 LINDSAY AVENUE DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure
    8 GOOMERAH CRESCENT DARLING POINT 2027Under Assessment
  • March 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    54 NEW BEACH ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    77-83A Yarranabbe Road, Darling PointDetermined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    2 LINDSAY AVENUE DARLING POINT 2027Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    12 GREENOAKS AVENUE DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    20 EASTBOURNE ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • February 2026

  • Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure
    1 & 9 Mona Road, Darling Point NSW 2027Determined
  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure
    3 44 MONA ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    14B EASTBOURNE ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • January 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces)
    13-15 Thornton Street Darling Point NSW 2027Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    9 SUTHERLAND CRESCENT DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    6 GOOMERAH CRESCENT DARLING POINT 2027Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    21 ETHAM AVENUE DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure
    20 EASTBOURNE ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Determined
2025· 18 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    3 YARRANABBE ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    21 THORNTON STREET DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • November 2025

  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    P2 35A Sutherland Crescent Darling Point 2027Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    7 99 DARLING POINT ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    10 4 GREENOAKS AVENUE DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1 BENNETT AVENUE DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    1 BENNETT AVENUE DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Marine Premise; Wharf or boating facility
    1C NEW BEACH ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Attached dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    9 MONA ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Air-conditioning units
    41 105A DARLING POINT ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    3A CARTHONA AVENUE DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • October 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    57 DARLING POINT ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Marina
    1B NEW BEACH ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    37 DARLING POINT ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • September 2025

  • Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure
    1 3 EASTBOURNE ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Air-conditioning units
    9B 23 THORNTON STREET DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure
    6A 23 THORNTON STREET DARLING POINT 2027Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool
    14B EASTBOURNE ROAD DARLING POINT 2027Rejected

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

4 heritage places

  • Babworth House103 Darling Point Road Darling PointSHR
  • Bishopscourt11-21 Greenoaks Avenue Darling PointSHR
  • Lindesay1a Carthona Avenue Darling PointSHR
  • Swifts68 Darling Point Road Darling PointSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Wentworth
Member of Parliament
Allegra SPENDER (Independent)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
127,463
Turnout (2025)
89.1%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+1.7 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 49.4%Labor 50.6%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.6 km away).

Coalition 56.8%Labor 43.2%

7.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +4.7 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Darling PointLabor 40.0% · Coalition 60.0% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
  • Double BayLabor 39.3% · Coalition 60.7% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
  • Double Bay EastLabor 39.5% · Coalition 60.5% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
  • Elizabeth BayLabor 68.9% · Coalition 31.1% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
  • Kings Cross CentralLabor 70.5% · Coalition 29.5% TPP (2025)1.1 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Woollahra Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.