DARLINGTON

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $1,840,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $700,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 5,622
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 18.6%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 2,597
Density 6,820.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

DARLINGTON Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,840,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $700,000
Unit Sales Volume 48 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $840/wk
3 Bed House $1,110/wk
2 Bed Unit $1,190/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

DARLINGTON Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 5,622 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.85x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

DARLINGTON 5,622/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

DARLINGTON has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

DARLINGTON Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

2,597
Total Population
6,820
people/km² density
18.6%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
717 people
27.6%
2
Australia
605 people
23.3%
3
China
482 people
18.6%
4
Ireland
333 people
12.8%
5
Scotland
240 people
9.2%

Transport

3.2 km
to Sydney CBD
11 min
drive to CBD
16 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

DARLINGTON Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 5 neighbouring suburbs

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About DARLINGTON

Darlington is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 3.2km from CBD, about 16 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 2,597 with a density of 6820 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,840,000, on par with Sydney average; unit median $700,000, below Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 5622 per 100,000, 0.85x the NSW average, a safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 27.61%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (23.30%) and Chinese (18.56%), notable Chinese community.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Darlington has a house median of $1,840,000 and unit median of $700,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Darlington has a crime rate of 5622 per 100,000, which is 0.85x the NSW average (6635). Below NSW average, a safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: St Andrews College, 2024 HSC results: 67 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 64.9 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Darlington has a population of 2,597, with Chinese comprising 18.60%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (27.61%), Aust (23.30%), Chinese (18.56%), Irish (12.82%), Scottish (9.24%).

Darlington is approximately 3.2km from Sydney CBD, about 11 minutes by car or 16 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Close to city centre, very convenient commute.