Moving to Darling Point NSW 2027
What the official numbers say about living in Darling Point — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $825 a week, against a median household income of $3,219 a week.
About 62% of homes are owner-occupied and 36% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Darling Point grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,919 → 3,977 people).
Around 57% of households are families, averaging 1.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Italian, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Darling Point sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (25% of workers), while 67% work from home.
Nearest train station: Edgecliff, 750 m south.
Nearest metro station: Martin Place, 2.5 km west.
Nearest light rail stop: Moore Park, 2.8 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Andrew Boy Charlton Pool (441 Terminus), 1.8 km north-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Double Bay, 500 m east.
Nearest airport: Rose Bay Seaplane Base, 2.4 km east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 3 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 97 schools · 856 cafes & restaurants · 32 supermarkets · 118 parks · 14 beaches — see them all on the Darling Point profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Double Bay Public School 450 m · Ascham 550 m · Sydney Grammar School Edgecliff Preparatory 1 km · Glenmore Road Public School 1.2 km · St Vincent's College 1.3 km · Cranbrook School 1.3 km · Darlinghurst Public School 1.4 km · Plunkett Street Public School 1.5 km
Groceries: Gourmet Life 600 m · Elizabeth Bay Deli 750 m · Aldi 800 m · Coles 800 m · Woolworths 900 m · Woolworths Metro 1.1 km · Harris Farm Markets 1.2 km · Coles 1.4 km
Parks and reserves: Goomerah Crescent Reserve 150 m · Sir David Martin Reserve 200 m · Loftus Reserve 200 m · Yarranabbe Park 300 m · Steyne Park 400 m · Guilfoyle Park 550 m · Darling Point Reserve 600 m · Rushcutters Bay Park 650 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Darling Point, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Rock Dove · Silver Gull · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Darling Point, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darling Point here | 3,977 | — | 10/10 | 21% |
| Edgecliff | 2,499 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
| Double Bay | 4,709 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Elizabeth Bay | 4,878 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
| Rushcutters Bay | 2,335 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Potts Point | 7,183 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Paddington | 12,701 | — | 10/10 | 16% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Woollahra — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Wentworth — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2027 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Darling Point profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $825 a week, and about 36% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,919 people to 3,977. It sits about 3 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Edgecliff station is roughly 0.8 km away. Local government is Woollahra council, and the federal seat is Wentworth.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Darling Point vs Edgecliff · Darling Point vs Double Bay.
Nearby guides: Edgecliff · Double Bay · Elizabeth Bay · Rushcutters Bay · Potts Point · Paddington.
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