Median house price
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NSW · Murrumbidgee Council
Darlington Point, 2706
Est. population · Jun 2025
988
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.9%
Median age
44
Median income
$1,312/wk
Employment rate
54.2%
Languages at home
5.1%non-English
Most common: Tagalog, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Heritage area
- National parks
Suburb profile
Darlington Point is a quieter smaller community in Murrumbidgee Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer schools and education, plus community and employment compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Darlington Point snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
988
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
9.2%
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
#94
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
94th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
53rd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
6th
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
- 37.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4273rd in Australia
- State rank
- 1339th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #94 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #474 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
988(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +0.9% over 5 years · 53th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +0.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +6
- Change in 5 years
- +9
- Growth rank in NSW
- 53th 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 (~1,000), extrapolated at -0.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,030
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,312
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 42 of 456
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 54.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 384 / 3 / 11
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian 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 Profile — Australian 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)
- 157
- Against the person
- 41
- Against property
- 51
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 158.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 25 residents
- State safety percentile
- 93.5th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +2.2%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order14
- Fraud10
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment18
- Steal From Dwelling9
- Steal From Motor Vehicle10
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW 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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 870
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 6th
School list
- Darlington Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 870 · 6th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 88 students · Top SEA quarter 1%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
119 public transport stops in this suburb
- 360 Ringwood Rd
- 537 Donald Ross Dr
- Bridge St Opp Fig Tree Park
- Kidman Way At Sturt Hwy
- Uri St After Tubbo St
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Darlington Point ParkPark
- Lions ParkPark
- Whitton Punt ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1,070
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Griffith Child Care Centre (36.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Darlington Point Medical CentreDoctor
- Massa PharmacyCarrington StreetPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 20
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.2
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 33° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 107 mm · ~13 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 104 mm · ~13 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 103 mm · ~13 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 110 mm · ~14 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 10 proposals
August 2026
- Pub; Erection of a new structure5 PUNT ROAD DARLINGTON POINT 2706Under Assessment
July 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport31 BARWIDGEE BOULEVARD DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Maintenance of buildings in draft heritage conservation areasSTURT HIGHWAY DARLINGTON POINT 2706Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure25 CARRINGTON STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 URI STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 NARRAND STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
March 2026
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure; Commercial cultivation of irrigated crops; Rural industry; Agricultural produce industry20334 STURT HIGHWAY DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
- Subdivision27 MCALISTER STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation22-24 NARRAND STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Water storage facility; Water supply system19805 STURT HIGHWAY DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation2-8 DEMAMIEL STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling; Residential Accommodation34 BARWIDGEE BOULEVARD DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 WHITE STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Moveable dwelling16-18 URI STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
September 2025
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure11573 STURT HIGHWAY DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure37 HAY ROAD DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Water storage facility; Water supply system19805 STURT HIGHWAY DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
August 2025
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure; Commercial cultivation of irrigated crops20334 STURT HIGHWAY DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
- Demolition; Extractive Industries (non-mining)KIDMAN WAY DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
July 2025
- Signage; Advertising and signage11 CARRINGTON STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure19 NARRAND STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 URI STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Commercial cultivation of irrigated crops; Grain silos and grain bunkers20334 STURT HIGHWAY DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Extractive Industries (non-mining)290 JIM CATTANACH ROAD DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
January 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure105 BRITTS ROAD DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
- Subdivision290 JIM CATTANACH ROAD DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
2024· 8 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation8-10 CAMPBELL STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Rural worker's dwelling698 DONALD ROSS DRIVE DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure42 BARWIDGEE BOULEVARD DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure30-32 BOYD STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureNARRAND STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
April 2024
- SubdivisionKING STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11573 STURT HIGHWAY DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 17 DARLINGTON STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
2023· 8 proposals
December 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation13-15 RYAN STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
October 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Crop or fodder production98 BOONDILLA ROAD DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
September 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Carport7 KOOK STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
August 2023
- Other16705 STURT HIGHWAY DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
June 2023
- Subdivision of land7346 KIDMAN WAY DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
May 2023
- Other16343 Sturt Highway Darlington Point 2706Determined
February 2023
- Shed47 CARRINGTON STREET DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
- Other808 DONALD ROSS DRIVE DARLINGTON POINT 2706Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Toganmain Woolshed PrecinctDARLINGTON POINTSHR
- Warangesda Aboriginal Mission and Station"Warangesda" , Darlington PointSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State 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 overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
- Member of Parliament
- David FARLEY (One Nation)
- Results from
- 2026 Farrer by-election
Two-candidate preferred (2026-by-election)
David FARLEY (One Nation) 57.6%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 42.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 43.1 km away).
David FARLEY (One Nation) 60.5%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 39.5%
2.8 percentage points higher for David FARLEY than the electorate
Nearest polling places
- Darlington PointDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 59.5% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 40.5% TCP (2026-by-election)22.4 km away
- ColeamballyDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 73.8% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 26.1% TCP (2026-by-election)27.8 km away
- HanwoodDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 62.0% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 38.0% TCP (2026-by-election)38.4 km away
- WhittonDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 61.0% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 39.0% TCP (2026-by-election)39.8 km away
- Griffith WestMichelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 52.5% · David FARLEY (One Nation) 47.5% TCP (2026-by-election)41.5 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · 2026-by-election · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Murrumbidgee Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.