Darlinghurst vs Woolloomooloo
The verdict
Woolloomooloo is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.24M versus $2.85M in Darlinghurst. Woolloomooloo has a shorter estimated CBD commute (15 vs 16 min). On the separate residential safety score, Darlinghurst rates higher (38 vs 23/100 in Woolloomooloo).
Scores
| Darlinghurst | Woolloomooloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 93 |
| Transport | 89 | 89 |
| Education | 92 | 90 |
| 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 | Woolloomooloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,615 | 3,792 |
| Median age | 37 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,279 | $2,001 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 68.4% | 59.4% |
| Born in Australia | 52.7% | 51.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 1.7 |
Growth: Darlinghurst Moderate Growth · Woolloomooloo Moderate Growth
Property
| Darlinghurst | Woolloomooloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.85M | $2.24M |
| Median unit price | $979K | $1.17M |
| 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 | 7 |
Median price history
Safety
| Darlinghurst | Woolloomooloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 38 | 23 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 198 | 237 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 188 | 185 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 584 | 1,239 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 17,315 | 20,939 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darlinghurst | Woolloomooloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,209 | 991 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darlinghurst · Woolloomooloo
Transport
| Darlinghurst | Woolloomooloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 15 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 460 m | 440 m |
Liveability
| Darlinghurst | Woolloomooloo | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 17 |
| Parks | 13 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 13 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.3 km | 5.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.3 km | 1.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.6 km | 4.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 290 m | 700 m |
Population & growth
| Darlinghurst | Woolloomooloo | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,615 | 3,792 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,287 | 4,087 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,230 | 4,648 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.55% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darlinghurst or Woolloomooloo?
Darlinghurst has the higher residential safety score (Darlinghurst 38/100 vs Woolloomooloo 23/100).
Which is more affordable, Darlinghurst or Woolloomooloo?
Woolloomooloo is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.24M versus $2.85M.
Which has better schools, Darlinghurst or Woolloomooloo?
Darlinghurst has a higher average school ICSEA (Darlinghurst 1209 vs Woolloomooloo 991; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darlinghurst or Woolloomooloo?
Darlinghurst and Woolloomooloo have similar transport scores.
Try another comparison
Compare two suburbs