Darling Island at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
12.7k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Darling Island.
The postcode for Darling Island is 2009 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Darling Island (2009) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
Darling Island has roughly 12,658 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Darling Island scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 10 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Darling Island's population at 12,658, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
12,658
Median age
37
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$580/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$493/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
12,658
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Darling Island.
Local schools for Darling Island
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Government School Catchment
Fort Street Public School
Nicholson Street Public School
Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Darling Island.
- What is the Darling Island postcode?
- Darling Island is in the 2009 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Darling Island?
- Darling Island is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2009. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Darling Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $493.
- What schools are in Darling Island?
- There are 20 schools serving Darling Island on this page, including Fort Street Public School, Nicholson Street Public School, Macquarie Grammar School.
- How walkable is Darling Island?
- Darling Island has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Darling Island?
- Darling Island is close to Pyrmont, Barangaroo, Millers Point, Balmain East, Darling Harbour.
- What is the population of Darling Island?
- The population of Darling Island is approximately 12,658 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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