Darlinghurst
NSW 2010 · Sydney
10,615 (2021) → 11,287 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Darlinghurst is a moderate growth suburb in Sydney, NSW 2010, about 1km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.88M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 89/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Darlinghurst has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 38/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2010 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.35%), New Zealand (4.02%), Thailand (2.13%), USA (1.98%), China (1.61%)
Top languages: Spanish (2.51%), Thai (1.97%), Mandarin (1.94%), Italian (1.21%), French (1.2%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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 March 2026
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 1111 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sydney Grammar SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1274
- SCEGGS DarlinghurstCombined · IndependentICSEA 1209
- Darlinghurst Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1156
Nearby (within 10km)
- Crown Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1114
- William Street CampusSecondary · Catholic · 0.6km
- Plunkett Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 968
- Sydney Distance Education High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1032
- St Mary's Cathedral CollegeCombined · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1125
- Oasis College Surry HillsSecondary · Independent · 0.9km
- St Vincent's CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1145
- Sydney Grammar School - Edgecliff Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1km
- Glenmore Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1176
- Sydney Distance Education Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1094
- Australian International High SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1028
- Bourke Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1135
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Darlinghurst
Is Darlinghurst safe?
Darlinghurst has a residential safety score of 38/100, 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 14,998 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Darlinghurst?
In Darlinghurst, the median house price is $2.88M and the median unit price is $1.02M. Median weekly house rent is $1,200.
How far is Darlinghurst from Sydney CBD?
Darlinghurst is about 1.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 16 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Darlinghurst?
Darlinghurst has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1213 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Darlinghurst?
Darlinghurst has a transport score of 89/100 and 31 bus stops.