Darlinghurst vs Elizabeth Bay
The verdict
Darlinghurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.85M versus $3.73M in Elizabeth Bay. Darlinghurst has a shorter estimated CBD commute (16 vs 18 min). On the separate residential safety score, Elizabeth Bay rates higher (88 vs 38/100 in Darlinghurst).
Scores
| Darlinghurst | Elizabeth Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 94 |
| Transport | 89 | 88 |
| Education | 92 | 93 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darlinghurst | Elizabeth Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,615 | 4,878 |
| Median age | 37 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,279 | $2,116 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.4% | 69.1% |
| Born in Australia | 52.7% | 59.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Growth: Darlinghurst Moderate Growth · Elizabeth Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Darlinghurst | Elizabeth Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.85M | $3.73M |
| Median unit price | $979K | $961K |
| House price YoY | 12.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,337 | $935 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Darlinghurst | Elizabeth Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 38 | 88 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 198 | 82 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 188 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 584 | 328 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 17,315 | 13,202 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darlinghurst | Elizabeth Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,209 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Darlinghurst · Elizabeth Bay
Transport
| Darlinghurst | Elizabeth Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 460 m | 600 m |
Liveability
| Darlinghurst | Elizabeth Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 113 | 11 |
| Parks | 13 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 13 | 23 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.3 km | 5.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.3 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.6 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 290 m | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Darlinghurst | Elizabeth Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,615 | 4,878 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,287 | 5,257 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,230 | 5,980 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.55% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darlinghurst or Elizabeth Bay?
Elizabeth Bay has the higher residential safety score (Darlinghurst 38/100 vs Elizabeth Bay 88/100).
Which is more affordable, Darlinghurst or Elizabeth Bay?
Darlinghurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.85M versus $3.73M.
Which has better public transport, Darlinghurst or Elizabeth Bay?
Darlinghurst has the higher transport score (Darlinghurst 89/100 vs Elizabeth Bay 88/100).
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