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Darlington Point

NSW 2706 · Murrumbidgee

1,030 (2021)1,049 est. (2025) · Stable

38
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,030
Population
$368K
Median house (2025)
10
Safety score
64
Transport score

Darlington Point is a stable suburb in Murrumbidgee, NSW 2706, about 497km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $368K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 370km inland. Darlington Point has an overall score of 38/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 10/100.

497.4 km
To Sydney CBD
369.5 km
To coast
$435/wk
Median rent (house)
12.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

1,030
Population
44
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,312
vs NSW median-29.1%
Bachelor degree or higher15.6%
Born in Australia80.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse384 / 11 / 3

Top countries of birth: Philippines (1.84%), India (0.97%), England (0.78%), New Zealand (0.68%), Zimbabwe (0.68%)

Top languages: Tagalog (1.07%), Hindi (0.49%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$368K-14.6%
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$435 / $282 wk
Rental yield (house)6.1%
Days on market (house)20 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

10
Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

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:

5
Break & enter dwelling485/100k
9
Steal from dwelling874/100k
6
Motor vehicle theft583/100k
8
Domestic assault777/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
8
Non-domestic assault777/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 157 (all categories, latest year)15,243 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

1

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

1
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 859 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Darlington Point Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 859

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

64
1Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationDarlington Point Coach Stop (12.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

31.5°C
Summer max
13.0°C
Winter max
570mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
33 in suburbCafes/Rest.
55 in suburbParks
55 in suburbPlaygrounds
33 in suburbPools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
1010 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalGriffith Base Hospital (38.5 km)
Nearest vet23.0 km
Nearest airportWagga Wagga (159.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

47

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
10
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

45

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

5
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

84

Entertainment paradise

A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.94

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

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.46%
Projected population 20411,091
Projected households 2041452

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Darlington Point

Is Darlington Point safe?

Darlington Point has a residential safety score of 10/100, 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 15,243 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Darlington Point?

In Darlington Point, the median house price is $368K. Median weekly house rent is $435.

How far is Darlington Point from Sydney CBD?

Darlington Point is about 497.4 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Darlington Point?

Darlington Point has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 859 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Darlington Point?

Darlington Point has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.