Darling Harbour vs Ultimo
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Darling Harbour (1101) sits above Ultimo (1051).
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Darling Harbour and Ultimo side by side
| Measure | Darling Harbour | Ultimo |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,632,500 |
| Median unit | – | $845,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -2.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1250/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $1150/wk | $740/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 25.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 68.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1101 | 1051 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 60 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 7,410 |
| Median age | – | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1139 mm | 1101 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Darling Harbour edges out on average school ICSEA (1101 vs 1051).
Darling Harbour vs Ultimo: common questions
Does Darling Harbour or Ultimo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Darling Harbour scores 1101 vs 1051 in Ultimo. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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