Darling Point, NSW 2027 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Darling Point is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2027, home to 3,977 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Woollahra local government area and roughly 4 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,977
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $3,219 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,799 /week
- Median family income
- $4,620 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Woollahra
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wentworth
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $825 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,900
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Double Bay Public School
- Rose Bay Public School
- Woollahra Public School
- Bellevue Hill Public School
- Glenmore Road Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 ferry stops, 72 bus stops
- New South Head Rd At Wunulla Rd
- New South Head Rd Opp Wolseley Rd
- New South Head Rd Before Wolseley Rd
- New South Head Rd At Rose Bay Av
- Double Bay Wharf
Lifestyle & amenities
- 25 cafés
- 26 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 33 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 15 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 3.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 90.4% of the 3,144 resolvable premises in Darling Point. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 7.9%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 90.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 337 across postcode 2027 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 147 theft, 60 violent offences, 32 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Darling Point?
Darling Point (NSW 2027) had 3,977 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Woollahra local government area.
What is the median rent in Darling Point?
The median advertised rent in Darling Point is $825/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Darling Point?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Darling Point covering government sectors. Nearest include: Double Bay Public School (1.1 km), Rose Bay Public School (1.9 km), Woollahra Public School (2.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Darling Point?
Darling Point is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (90.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Darling Point?
Across postcode 2027, 337 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (147), violent (60), other (32). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Darling Point?
In Darling Point, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (3.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Darling Point?
76 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Darling Point centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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