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Sydney vs Darling Harbour

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Darling Harbour (1101) sits above Sydney (1100).

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Sydney and Darling Harbour side by side

MeasureSydneyDarling Harbour
Renting
House rent$1250/wk$1250/wk
Unit rent$1150/wk$1150/wk
Owner occupied24.0%–
Renter occupied72.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11001101
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score10060
Bike score100100
Population16,667–
Median age32–
Climate
Annual rainfall1139 mm1139 mm
Mean max, January27.1°C27.1°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 1100).

Sydney vs Darling Harbour: common questions

Does Sydney or Darling Harbour have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Darling Harbour scores 1101 vs 1100 in Sydney. 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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