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 $2.15M 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, plus a separate residential safety score of 49/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2008 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, 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
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 1030
Nearby (within 10km)
- Key CollegeSecondary · Independent · 0.5kmICSEA 909
- Newtown North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1132
- Australian Performing Arts Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 0.7kmICSEA 1103
- Glebe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 982
- Redfern Jarjum CollegePrimary · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 667
- Central Sydney Intensive English High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1037
- International Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1170
- Alexandria Park Community SchoolCombined · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1052
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 1.2km
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1145
- Inner Sydney High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1104
- Erskineville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1155
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.
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
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 Darlington (Sydney)
Is Darlington (Sydney) safe?
Darlington (Sydney) has a residential safety score of 49/100, 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 5,545 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Darlington (Sydney)?
In Darlington (Sydney), the median house price is $2.15M and the median unit price is $1.08M. 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 1030 (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.