Darlington at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
10.4k
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Darlington.
The postcode for Darlington is 2008 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Darlington (2008) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
Darlington has roughly 10,400 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Darlington 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Darlington's population at 10,400, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic.
Population
10,400
Median age
28
Family households
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Lone person
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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)
$525/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$446/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
10,400
Median age: 28
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Darlington.
Local schools for Darlington
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Government School Catchment
Darlington Public School
Inner Sydney High School
Glebe Public 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 Darlington.
- What is the Darlington postcode?
- Darlington is in the 2008 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Darlington?
- Darlington is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2008. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Darlington?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $525, for units it's $446.
- What schools are in Darlington?
- There are 20 schools serving Darlington on this page, including Key College, Redfern Jarjum College, Darlington Public School.
- How walkable is Darlington?
- Darlington has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Darlington?
- Darlington is close to Chippendale, Broadway, Eveleigh, Golden Grove, The University Of Sydney.
- What is the population of Darlington?
- The population of Darlington is approximately 10,400 (2021 Census). The median age is 28.
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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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