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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for NSW suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
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
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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.