Darling Point

Darling Point is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population for the Darling Point statistical area (Lv2) is around 4,040. This figure represents an increase of 63 people since the Census in 2021, which recorded a population of 3,977. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), indicating a resident population of 4,038 with an additional 3 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a high population density ratio of 6,121 persons per square kilometer, placing Darling Point (SA2) within the top 10% nationally assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.0% to recent population gains in the area.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where applicable, with a base year of 2021. These projections suggest that Darling Point (SA2) will experience population growth at a rate just below the national median statistical areas' average until 2041. By this year, the area is projected to expand by 337 persons, reflecting an overall increase of approximately 8.7% over the 17-year period from 2025 to 2041.

The level of residential development activity in Darling Point is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Darling Point averaged around 6 new dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years ending June 2021, totalling an estimated 34 homes. As of July 2021 in FY-26, 3 approvals have been recorded. The population has fallen during this period, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, indicating a balanced market with good buyer choice. New properties are constructed at an average value of $2,232,000, reflecting a developer focus on the premium segment.

Additionally, $3.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Darling Point shows approximately 58% of the construction activity per person while it places among the 19th percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes. This level is similarly under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Recent development has been entirely comprised of townhouses or apartments, creating more affordable entry points and suiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. At around 808 people per approval, Darling Point shows a mature, established area with an expected growth of 350 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate as of July 2021).

If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Darling Point has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 33 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Woollahra Station Activation (part of Eastern Suburbs Railway), InterContinental Double Bay $1 Billion Mixed-Use Redevelopment, Double Bay Centre Planning & Urban Design Strategy, and One Darling Point. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Darling Point shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Darling Point has a highly educated workforce. The technology sector is particularly well-represented.

The unemployment rate in Darling Point is 2.6%, compared to Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.6%. As of September 2025, 2,412 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%.

Employment in Darling Point is concentrated in professional & technical (2.0 times the regional level), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance sectors. Construction employment is under-represented at 3.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, labour force increased by 2.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and a rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections vary based on industry-specific growth rates. Applying these projections to Darling Point's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.1% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Darling Point suburb's income level is among the top percentile nationally, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Its median income among taxpayers is $93,590 and average income stands at $318,560, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,03 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $101,882 (median) and $346,784 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Darling Point, between the 98th and 99th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 42.2% of residents (1,704 people) fall into the $4,000+ bracket, differing from broader area patterns where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates with 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (53.3% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the area. Housing accounts for 14.6% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 97th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Darling Point features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Darling Point, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 6.5% houses and 93.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Darling Point was 44.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 19.0% and rented dwellings at 36.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darling Point was $3,900, higher than Sydney metro's $3,600. Median weekly rent in Darling Point was $825, compared to Sydney metro's $670. Nationally, Darling Point's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Darling Point features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 56.9% of all households, including 15.5% couples with children, 34.0% couples without children, and 6.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 43.1%, with lone person households at 38.3% and group households comprising 4.9%. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.3.

Darling Point shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Darling Point's educational attainment is notably higher than national and state averages. Among residents aged 15+, 60.8% have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 39.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational pathways account for 17.1% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 7.4%.

A significant portion of the population is actively pursuing education, with 22.5% engaged in formal learning. This includes 7.1% in tertiary education, 5.7% in primary education, and 5.7% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows 16 active stops operating within Darling Point. These include a mix of ferry and bus services. There are 7 routes serving these stops, collectively providing 2,491 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 101 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 355 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 155 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Darling Point is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Darling Point shows superior health outcomes across both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 152%, covering all 6,135 residents, compared to Greater Sydney's 88.6% and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 7.5% and 5.9% of residents respectively.

A total of 71.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 77.6%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 31.2%, or 1,260 people, than Greater Sydney's 16.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in Darling Point are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Darling Point was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Darling Point, as per data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas with 14.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 36.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Darling Point, accounting for 48.0% of people, but Judaism stood out as significantly overrepresented at 11.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 16.0%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (26.5%), Australian (17.1%), and Other (11.3%).

Notably, Polish (2.1%) was overrepresented in Darling Point compared to the regional average of 1.9%, while French (1.3%) and Hungarian (1.3%) also showed slight overrepresentation.

Darling Point hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Darling Point has a median age of 49, which is higher than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 years make up 12.8%, while those aged 15-24 years comprise only 7.2%. This concentration of 75-84 year-olds is significantly higher than the national figure of 6.0%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of people aged 25 to 34 has increased from 14.7% to 15.5%, while the percentage of those aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 13.1% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that Darling Point's age structure will shift significantly. The number of people aged 85 and above is expected to grow by 84%, reaching 334 from 181. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 57% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. In contrast, the populations of those aged 0-4 years and 35-44 years are projected to decline.