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 February 2026, the estimated population of Darling Point is around 4,040. This figure reflects an increase of 63 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,977. The current population estimate of 4,038 is based on AreaSearch's analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validation of three new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 6,121 persons per square kilometer, placing Darling Point within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch projections for each SA2 area are adopted from ABS/Geoscience Australia releases in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by this data. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from these aggregations for the years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Darling Point's population is expected to increase by 348 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 8.8% over the 17-year period. This projected growth is just below the median of statistical areas across the nation.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Darling Point averaged around 6 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending FY25. This totals an estimated 34 homes. As of FY26, 3 approvals have been recorded. The population has fallen during this period, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a well-balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $2,232,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY26, $3.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Darling Point shows approximately 58% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 19th percentile of areas assessed nationally. This results in relatively constrained buyer choice, supporting interest in existing homes. The area's established nature is indicated by its level being under the national average, potentially suggesting planning limitations.

Recent development has been entirely comprised of townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living and creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Darling Point shows a mature, established area with around 808 people per approval. Looking ahead to 2041, Darling Point is expected to grow by 357 residents according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. 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

AreaSearch has identified 33 projects that could impact the area significantly. Key among these are Woollahra Station Activation (part of the Eastern Suburbs Railway), InterContinental Double Bay's $1 billion mixed-use redevelopment, Double Bay Centre Planning & Urban Design Strategy, and One Darling Point. The following list details those considered 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. Its unemployment rate was 2.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3%.

As of September 2025, 2,385 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.5% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is somewhat below standard at 68.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 64.3% of residents work from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance sectors.

Darling Point shows strong specialization in professional & technical employment, with a share of 2.0 times the regional level. However, construction is under-represented at 3.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.3% while labour force grew by 2.2%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at 1.5%. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Darling Point. These projections estimate national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. 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

The suburb of Darling Point has one of the highest income levels nationally, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for the financial year ended June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Darling Point is $93,590, with an average income of $318,560. This compares to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% between financial years 2023 and 2025 (as of September 2025), estimated incomes would be approximately $101,882 (median) and $346,784 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Darling Point rank between the 98th and 99th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $4000+ dominates with 42.2% of residents (1,704 people), unlike broader area patterns where the $1500-$2999 bracket dominates with 30.9%. A substantial proportion of high earners (53.3% above $3000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. Housing expenses account for 14.6% of income, and residents rank 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 (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Darling Point was at 44.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (19.0%) or rented (36.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darling Point was $3,900, above Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Darling Point was recorded at $825, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Darling Point's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 account for 56.9 percent of all households, including 15.5 percent that are couples with children, 34.0 percent consisting of couples without children, and 6.6 percent being single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 43.1 percent, with lone person households comprising 38.3 percent and group households making up 4.9 percent of the total. The median household size is 1.9 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 notably exceeds national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 60.8% possess university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and New South Wales' 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 39.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational pathways account for 17.1%, with advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 7.4%.

A significant 22.5% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 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

Darling Point has 16 active public transport stops, serving a mix of ferry and bus routes. These are operated by 7 individual routes, collectively providing 2,491 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop is 101 meters for residents, indicating excellent transport accessibility. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 66%, with trains used by 12% and walking by 11%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 64.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 355 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 155 weekly trips per individual stop.

Darling Point's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Darling Point's health outcomes show exceptional results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 152% of the total population (6,135 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis, impacting 7.5% of residents, and asthma, affecting 5.9%. A significant 71.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 31.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,288 people), higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 14.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 36.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, at 48.0%. Judaism is significantly overrepresented at 11.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (26.5%), Australian (17.1%), and Other (11.3%). Notably, Polish (2.1%) French (1.3%), and Hungarian (1.3%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

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 also above the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 75-84 make up 13.2% of the population, compared to Greater Sydney's 6.1%. This group has grown from 12.1% in the 2021 Census. Conversely, the 35-44 cohort has declined from 12.9% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Darling Point's age structure. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 72%, reaching 334 people from 193. The combined 65+ age groups will account for 51% of total population growth. In contrast, the 0-4 and 35-44 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.