Darling Point
NSW 2027 · Woollahra
3,977 (2021) → 4,042 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Woollahra local government area (est. 64,569 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Darling Point is a stable suburb in Woollahra, NSW 2027, about 3km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $15.53M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 88/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Darling Point has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.11%), South Africa (3.29%), New Zealand (3.12%), China (1.73%), USA (1.56%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.16%), Italian (1.28%), Cantonese (1.08%), French (0.98%), German (0.91%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1117 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Double Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.5kmICSEA 1137
- Ascham SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.7kmICSEA 1203
- St Vincent's CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1137
- Sydney Grammar School - Edgecliff Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.1km
- Glenmore Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1176
- Darlinghurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1148
- Cranbrook SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1178
- Plunkett Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 952
- Sydney Distance Education High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1029
- The Scots College, Ginahgulla Centre campusCombined · Independent · 1.5km
- Woollahra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1186
- The Scots CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1159
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Darling Point
Is Darling Point safe?
Darling Point has a residential safety score of 69/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,942 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Darling Point?
In Darling Point, the median house price is $15.53M and the median unit price is $2.46M. Median weekly house rent is $1,750.
How far is Darling Point from Sydney CBD?
Darling Point is about 2.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 20 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Darling Point?
Darling Point has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Darling Point?
Darling Point has a transport score of 88/100 and 13 bus stops.