Darlington (Sydney)

NSW 2008 · Sydney

2,597 (2021) → 3,007 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)

Overall score

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

2,597

Population

$2.10M

Median house (2025)

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Darlington (Sydney) is a moderate growth suburb in Sydney, NSW 2008, about 2km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.10M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 86/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Darlington (Sydney) has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

2.3 km

To Sydney CBD

6.6 km

To coast

$700/wk

Median rent (house)

530 m

To nearest station

Demographics

2,597

Population

Median age

2.3

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Sydney LGA population (est. 2025)247,372

Median household income (weekly)$2,392

vs NSW median+29.3%

Bachelor degree or higher73.1%

Born in Australia53.1%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse31 / 157 / 624

Top countries of birth: China (9.13%), England (3.85%), New Zealand (3.58%), Hong Kong (2.54%), USA (1.96%)

Top languages: Mandarin (10.59%), Cantonese (3.23%), Vietnamese (1.23%), Hindi (1.04%), Korean (0.92%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.10M+25.7%

Median house (2025)

$1.17M

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $885 wk

Rental yield (house)1.7%

Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for NSW suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

343

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1104 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Darlington Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1040

Nearby (within 10km)

Key CollegeSecondary · Independent · 0.5kmICSEA 892
Newtown North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1145
Australian Performing Arts Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 0.7kmICSEA 1086
Glebe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 998
Redfern Jarjum CollegePrimary · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 688
Central Sydney Intensive English High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1044
International Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1169
Alexandria Park Community SchoolCombined · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1039
GOAL CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1007
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2km
St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1133
Inner Sydney High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1102

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

4Bus

CBD commute (est.)19 min (bus)

Nearest train stationRedfern (530 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.9°C

Summer max

17.0°C

Winter max

1,213mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

891 in suburbSupermarkets

74817 in suburbCafes/Rest.

20511 in suburbParks

742 in suburbPlaygrounds

1751 in suburbPools

702 in suburbGyms

2Dog parks

440 in suburbGPs

490 in suburbPharmacies

470 in suburbChildcare

171 in suburbLibraries

26611 in suburbSports fields

8Vets

Nearest beachCoogee Beach (6.8 km)

Nearest hospitalRoyal Prince Alfred Hospital (1.1 km)

Nearest vet1.0 km

Nearest airportSydney (6.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate3.73%

Projected population 20413,311

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Sydney

EveleighData not available92transport Chippendale$1.80M89transport Camperdown$2.24M88transport Ultimo$1.56M89transport Redfern$2.42M98transport Erskineville$2.05M98transport

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Frequently asked questions about Darlington (Sydney)

What are property prices in Darlington (Sydney)?

In Darlington (Sydney), the median house price is $2.10M and the median unit price is $1.17M. Median weekly house rent is $700.

How far is Darlington (Sydney) from Sydney CBD?

Darlington (Sydney) is about 2.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 19 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Darlington (Sydney)?

Darlington (Sydney) has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1040 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Darlington (Sydney)?

Darlington (Sydney) has a transport score of 86/100 and 4 bus stops.