DARLINGHURST
DARLINGHURST Property Overview
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About DARLINGHURST
Darlinghurst is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 1.8km from CBD, about 20 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 10,615 with a density of 12388 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,465,000, above Sydney average; unit median $991,000, above Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, independent school Sydney Grammar School has 768.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 16618 per 100,000, 2.50x the NSW average, higher crime rate, caution advised.
Demographics: English comprises 33.63%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (19.43%) and Irish (13.78%), Chinese comprises 5.96%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.
Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Darlinghurst has a house median of $2,465,000 and unit median of $991,000. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Darlinghurst has a crime rate of 16618 per 100,000, which is 2.50x the NSW average (6635). Above NSW average, on-site investigation recommended.
Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: St Mary's Cathedral College, 2024 HSC results: 93 Distinguished Achievers, 3 All Rounders, AU Guide Score 73.4 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: Sydney Grammar School, 2024 HSC results: 768 Distinguished Achievers, 76 All Rounders, 37 Top Achievers, 7 First in Course, AU Guide Score 97.0.
According to ABS 2021 Census, Darlinghurst has a population of 10,615, with Chinese comprising 6.00%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (33.63%), Aust (19.43%), Irish (13.78%), Scottish (10.41%), Chinese (5.96%).
Darlinghurst is approximately 1.8km from Sydney CBD, about 8 minutes by car or 20 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Close to city centre, very convenient commute.