Darling Point at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
3,977
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Darling Point.
The postcode for Darling Point is 2027 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Darling Point (2027) sits in the Woollahra region of NSW.
Darling Point has roughly 3,977 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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 Point scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Darling Point's population at 3,977, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,977
Median age
49
Family households
57%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$750/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$825/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
3,977
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
117
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Darling Point.
Local schools for Darling Point
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Government School Catchment
Double Bay Public School
Glenmore Road Public School
Sydney Distance Education High School
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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 Point.
- What is the Darling Point postcode?
- Darling Point is in the 2027 postcode, in NSW, in the Woollahra Municipal Council region.
- Where is Darling Point?
- Darling Point is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2027. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Woollahra Municipal Council region.
- What is the average rent in Darling Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $750, for units it's $825.
- What schools are in Darling Point?
- There are 20 schools serving Darling Point on this page, including Double Bay Public School, Ascham School, St Vincent's College.
- How walkable is Darling Point?
- Darling Point has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Darling Point?
- Darling Point is close to Elizabeth Bay, Double Bay, Rushcutters Bay, Hmas Rushcutters, Edgecliff.
- What is the population of Darling Point?
- The population of Darling Point is approximately 3,977 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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