Darlington, NSW 2330 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Darlington is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2330, home to 378 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Hawkesbury local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 125 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 378
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $1,786 /week
- Median personal income
- $796 /week
- Median family income
- $1,899 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Singleton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $333 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,621
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Singleton Heights Public School
- Singleton Public School
- King Street Public School
- Singleton High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 49 bus stops
- Simpson Tce Opp Grainger Cres
- Simpson Tce Opp Wanaruah Park
- Simpson Tce At Allen Ct
- Wentworth Av At White Av
- White Av At Wentworth Av (Hail And Ride)
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 74 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 4 supermarkets
- 16 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 81.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 33.5% of the 1,685 resolvable premises in Darlington. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 33.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 32.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 22.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 12.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,337 across postcode 2330 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 434 violent offences, 264 theft, 197 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Darlington?
Darlington (NSW 2330) had 378 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Singleton local government area.
What is the median rent in Darlington?
The median advertised rent in Darlington is $333/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Darlington?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Darlington covering government sectors. Nearest include: Singleton Heights Public School (1 km), Singleton Public School (1.3 km), King Street Public School (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Darlington?
Darlington is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (33.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Darlington?
Across postcode 2330, 1,337 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (434), theft (264), property damage (197). 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 Darlington?
In Darlington, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (81.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Darlington?
49 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Darlington centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 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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