Darling Point vs Point Piper
The verdict
Darling Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $15.53M versus $31.50M in Point Piper. Darling Point rates higher for transport (88 vs 74). Point Piper is closer to the coast (2.9 km vs 4.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Darling Point rates higher (69 vs 59/100 in Point Piper).
Scores
| Darling Point | Point Piper | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 89 |
| Transport | 88 | 74 |
| Education | 93 | 94 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darling Point | Point Piper | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,977 | 1,334 |
| Median age | 49 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,219 | $4,530 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.5% | 65.8% |
| Born in Australia | 59.5% | 58.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Darling Point Stable · Point Piper Moderate Growth
Property
| Darling Point | Point Piper | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $15.53M | $31.50M |
| Median unit price | $2.46M | $6.74M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Darling Point | Point Piper | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 201 | 225 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 176 | 300 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 201 | 150 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,942 | 4,198 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darling Point | Point Piper | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Darling Point · Point Piper
Transport
| Darling Point | Point Piper | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 25 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 770 m | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Darling Point | Point Piper | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 117 | 132 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.2 km | 2.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.8 km | 4.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.7 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Darling Point | Point Piper | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,977 | 1,334 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,042 | 1,387 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,328 | 1,468 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.41% | 0.98% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darling Point or Point Piper?
Darling Point has the higher residential safety score (Darling Point 69/100 vs Point Piper 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Darling Point or Point Piper?
Darling Point is more affordable, with a median house price of $15.53M versus $31.50M.
Which has better public transport, Darling Point or Point Piper?
Darling Point has the higher transport score (Darling Point 88/100 vs Point Piper 74/100).
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