Darlinghurst at a glance
Weekly rent
$1,150
Houses · units $830
Population
10.6k
Median age 37
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2010), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Darlinghurst.
Median house price
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Sales data as of September 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$830/wk
Owner occupied
36%
Renter occupied
62%
At a deeper level
10,615
Median age: 37
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Darlinghurst.
The postcode for Darlinghurst is 2010 (NSW), City of Sydney, part of Greater Sydney.
Darlinghurst (2010) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
Darlinghurst has roughly 10,615 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Darlinghurst 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Darlinghurst's population at 10,615, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (36% own, 62% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (52%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
10,615
Median age
37
Family households
39%
Lone person
52%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
986
total offences in 2026
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 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Darlinghurst.
Local schools for Darlinghurst
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Government School Catchment
Darlinghurst Public School
Crown Street 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 Darlinghurst.
- What is the Darlinghurst postcode?
- Darlinghurst is in the 2010 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Darlinghurst?
- Darlinghurst is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2010. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Darlinghurst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1150, for units it's $830.
- What schools are in Darlinghurst?
- There are 20 schools serving Darlinghurst on this page, including SCEGGS Darlinghurst, Darlinghurst Public School, Crown Street Public School.
- How walkable is Darlinghurst?
- Darlinghurst has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Darlinghurst?
- Darlinghurst is close to Kings Cross, Rushcutters Bay, Woolloomooloo, Paddington.
- What is the population of Darlinghurst?
- The population of Darlinghurst is approximately 10,615 (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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