Moving to Darlinghurst NSW 2010
What the official numbers say about living in Darlinghurst — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $550 a week, against a median household income of $2,279 a week.
About 37% of homes are owner-occupied and 63% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Darlinghurst grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (10,060 → 10,615 people).
Around 39% of households are families, averaging 1.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Thailand; most spoken languages besides English: Spanish, Thai, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Darlinghurst sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by walking (16% of workers), while 63% work from home.
Nearest train station: Kings Cross, 450 m north-east.
Nearest metro station: Gadigal, 1.1 km north-west.
Nearest light rail stop: Town Hall, 1.2 km west.
Nearest bus interchange: Andrew Boy Charlton Pool (441 Terminus), 1.6 km north.
Nearest ferry wharf: Darling Harbour Wharf 9, 1.9 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Rose Bay Seaplane Base, 4.2 km east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 1 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 102 schools · 1,455 cafes & restaurants · 63 supermarkets · 207 parks · 4 beaches — see them all on the Darlinghurst profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: SCEGGS 150 m · Darlinghurst Public School 450 m · Sydney Grammar School 600 m · Crown Street Public School 600 m · Plunkett Street Public School 750 m · Sydney Distance Education High School 750 m · St Mary's Cathedral College, Sydney 800 m · Australasia Academy 950 m
Groceries: Coles 450 m · IGA 550 m · Romeo's Food Group 550 m · About Life 600 m · Woolworths Metro 700 m · Harris Farm Markets 700 m · Woolworths Metro 1 km · Coles 1.1 km
Parks and reserves: Frances Newton Reserve 200 m · O'Brien Lane Reserve 200 m · Rosebank Park 200 m · Green Park 250 m · Albert Sloss Reserve 250 m · Nimrod Street Rest Area 300 m · Surrey Street Playground 400 m · Lacrozia Playground 400 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Darlinghurst, 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 Darlinghurst, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlinghurst here | 10,615 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Woolloomooloo | 3,792 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Potts Point | 7,183 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Rushcutters Bay | 2,335 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Surry Hills | 15,828 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Elizabeth Bay | 4,878 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
| Paddington | 12,701 | — | 10/10 | 16% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Sydney — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Sydney — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2010 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Darlinghurst profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $550 a week, and about 63% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 10,060 people to 10,615. It sits about 1 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Kings Cross station is roughly 0.5 km away. Local government is Sydney council, and the federal seat is Sydney.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Darlinghurst vs Woolloomooloo · Darlinghurst vs Potts Point.
Nearby guides: Woolloomooloo · Potts Point · Rushcutters Bay · Surry Hills · Elizabeth Bay · Paddington.
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