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 Nov 2025, Darling Point's population is estimated at around 4,058 people. This reflects an increase of 81 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,977 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 4,052 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024), along with an additional three validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 6,148 persons per square kilometer, placing Darling Point within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove recent population growth, contributing approximately 86.0% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2-level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of national statistical areas, with Darling Point expected to grow by 336 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 8.2% over the 17-year period.

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, allocated from statistical area data, Darling Point has recorded around 4 residential properties granted approval annually. An estimated 24 homes have been approved over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, with 0 so far in FY-26. Despite population decline in the area, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating a well-balanced market with good buyer choice.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $2,232,000, indicating developers' focus on the premium market with high-end developments. There have also been $3.7 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting the area's residential character. Relative to Greater Sydney, Darling Point records markedly lower building activity, 59.0% below regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. This is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent building activity consists entirely of medium and high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

With around 673 people per dwelling approval, Darling Point reflects a highly mature market. Population forecasts indicate Darling Point will gain 331 residents through to 2041 (from 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 10% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 33 such projects that could impact the area. Notable among these are the Eastern Suburbs Railway Line, Double Bay Centre Planning & Urban Design Strategy, One Darling Point, and InterContinental Double Bay $1 Billion Mixed-Use Redevelopment. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Darling Point ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Darling Point has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 2.3% as of June 2025.

Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 2.7%. This is lower than Greater Sydney's employment growth of 2.6%, but higher than its unemployment increase of 0.3 percentage points. Darling Point's unemployment rate was 1.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Darling Point was similar to Greater Sydney's at 60.0%.

The dominant employment sectors among residents were professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Darling Point showed strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share twice the regional level. However, construction had limited presence at 3.7%, compared to the regional average of 8.6%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.7% while labour force grew by 2.2%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Darling Point. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Darling Point's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.1% over ten years. However, these extrapolations are illustrative and do not account for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 showing Darling Point's median income among taxpayers was $93,590 and average income was $318,560. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%, estimated incomes would be approximately $105,392 (median) and $358,730 (average). Census figures from 2021 rank Darling Point's household, family, and personal incomes highly, between the 98th and 99th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 42.2% of locals (1,712 people) earn $4000 or more, unlike regional trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Darling Point's affluence is evident with 53.3% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. 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 (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Darling Point was at 44.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged at 19.0% or rented at 36.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,900, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $825. 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 account for 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 constitute 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. 60.8% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common (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%.

Currently, 22.5% of the population is actively pursuing education, including 7.1% in tertiary, 5.7% in primary, and 5.7% in secondary education. Educational facilities seem to be located outside Darling Point's immediate boundaries, requiring residents to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

The analysis shows that Darling Point has 14 active public transport stops. These include a mix of ferry and bus services. Seven different routes operate in the area, collectively providing 1,732 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 101 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 247 trips per day across all routes, which equates to around 123 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, with both younger and older age groups experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is notably high at approximately 152%, covering 6,162 people, compared to Greater Sydney's 89.7% and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 7.5% of residents) and asthma (5.9%), with 71.5% reporting no medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 77.6%.

As of 2021, 31.2% of Darling Point residents are aged 65 and over (1,266 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 16.4%. Notably, health outcomes among seniors in Darling Point exceed those of the general population in various health metrics.

Darling Point was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Darling Point, surveyed in June 2021, exhibited higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 14.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 36.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 48.0%. Judaism was notably overrepresented at 11.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 16.0%.

Top ancestry groups were English (26.5%), Australian (17.1%), and Other (11.3%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Polish at 2.1% vs regional 1.9%, French at 1.3% vs 1.5%, and Hungarian at 1.3% vs 1.2%.

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

Darling Point has a median age of 49, which is significantly older than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and also higher than the national average of 38. The age profile indicates that those aged 75-84 years are particularly prominent, making up 12.8% of the population, compared to Greater Sydney's 6.0%. Conversely, the 15-24 age group is smaller at 7.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 14.7% to 15.5%, while the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 13.1% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Darling Point's age structure. The 85+ group is expected to grow by 82%, reaching 333 people from 182. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 57% of total population growth. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.