Darlington Point, NSW 2706 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Darlington Point is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2706, home to 1,030 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Murrumbidgee local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 491 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,030
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,312 /week
- Median personal income
- $736 /week
- Median family income
- $1,690 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Murrumbidgee
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Riverina
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Darlington Point Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 16 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 40 bus stops
- King St At Kerarbury St
- Rivadestra Pizza & Pasta/Bridge Rd
- Bridge St Opp Fig Tree Park
- Stock St/Bridge Rd
- Fig Tree Park, Bridge St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 2 pubs and bars
- 8 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 64.4% of the 606 resolvable premises in Darlington Point. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 20.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 64.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 12.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 128 across postcode 2706 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 34 violent offences, 22 theft, 22 drug offences.
Other suburbs in Murrumbidgee
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Darlington Point?
Darlington Point (NSW 2706) had 1,030 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Murrumbidgee local government area.
What is the median rent in Darlington Point?
The median advertised rent in Darlington Point is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Darlington Point?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Darlington Point covering government sectors. Nearest include: Darlington Point Public School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Darlington Point?
Darlington Point is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (64.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Darlington Point?
Across postcode 2706, 128 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (34), theft (22), drug offences (22). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Darlington Point?
40 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Darlington Point centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 16 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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