Darlinghurst vs Surry Hills
The verdict
Surry Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.38M versus $2.88M in Darlinghurst. Surry Hills rates higher for transport (96 vs 89). On the separate residential safety score, Darlinghurst rates higher (38 vs 11/100 in Surry Hills).
Scores
| Darlinghurst | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 96 |
| Transport | 89 | 96 |
| Education | 92 | 91 |
| 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 | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,615 | 15,828 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,279 | $2,308 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.4% | 67.8% |
| Born in Australia | 52.7% | 48.7% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Growth: Darlinghurst Moderate Growth · Surry Hills Moderate Growth
Property
| Darlinghurst | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.88M | $2.38M |
| Median unit price | $1.02M | $888K |
| House price YoY | 3.4% | -19.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Darlinghurst | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 38 | 11 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 198 | 474 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 207 | 316 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 565 | 714 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,998 | 19,472 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darlinghurst | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,213 | 1,112 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darlinghurst · Surry Hills
Transport
| Darlinghurst | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 96 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 460 m | 560 m |
Liveability
| Darlinghurst | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 113 | 160 |
| Parks | 13 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 13 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.3 km | 5.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.3 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.6 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 290 m | 1.0 km |
Population & growth
| Darlinghurst | Surry Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,615 | 15,828 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,287 | 16,936 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,230 | 18,448 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.55% | 1.71% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darlinghurst or Surry Hills?
Darlinghurst has the higher residential safety score (Darlinghurst 38/100 vs Surry Hills 11/100).
Which is more affordable, Darlinghurst or Surry Hills?
Surry Hills is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.38M versus $2.88M.
Which has better schools, Darlinghurst or Surry Hills?
Darlinghurst has a higher average school ICSEA (Darlinghurst 1213 vs Surry Hills 1112; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darlinghurst or Surry Hills?
Surry Hills has the higher transport score (Darlinghurst 89/100 vs Surry Hills 96/100).
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