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

The population of Darling Point is estimated at approximately 3,999 as of May 2026, reflecting an increase of 22 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 3,977. This increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 3,998 following examination of the ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2025 and validation of two new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density stands at around 6,059 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.0% of overall population gains in recent periods. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released 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 the ABS data.

These projections indicate that Darling Point is expected to experience population growth just below the national median statistical area average by 2041, with an anticipated increase of 321 persons reflecting an 8.0% total increase over the 16-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 averaged approximately 7 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 35 homes. So far in FY26, 23 approvals have been recorded. The population has fallen during this period, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, creating 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.

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 60% of the construction activity per person and 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, focusing on higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Darling Point shows a mature, established area with around 808 people per approval.

Looking ahead, Darling Point is expected to grow by 320 residents through to 2041 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 33 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Woollahra Station Activation, InterContinental Double Bay Redevelopment, Double Bay Centre Planning & Urban Design Strategy, and One Darling Point. The following list details those projected to be 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 with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.5% as of December 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.8%.

Residents' participation in the labour force is similar to Greater Sydney's 68.8%, with an unemployment rate 1.6% below Greater Sydney's figure. Home workership was high, at 64.3%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (2.0 times 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 year ending December 2025, employment increased by 2.8%, matching labour force growth, keeping unemployment stable. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.2% and labour force by 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Darling Point's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 data aggregated from the latest ATO figures for the financial year ending 30 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 income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on a 10.32% increase in wages since the financial year ending 30 June 2023, current estimates suggest Darling Point's median income is approximately $103,248 and average income is around $351,435 as of March 2026. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Darling Point are all highly ranked nationally, between the 98th and 99th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 42.2% of residents (1,687 people) fall into the $4,000+ bracket, unlike the broader area where 30.9% fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket. The high proportion of high earners (53.3% above $3,000/week) suggests strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. Housing expenses account for 14.6% of income, and residents rank highly in disposable income at the 97th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it within 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 2016 Census, consisted of 6.5% houses and 93.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metropolitan area's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Darling Point stood at 44.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 19.0% and rented dwellings at 36.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,900, higher than 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 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 2.7.

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 exceeds national averages: 60.8% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are 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%. Notably, 22.5% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 7.1% in tertiary, 5.7% in primary, and 5.7% in secondary education.

A substantial 22.5% of the population actively pursues formal education. 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

Darling Point has 16 active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These are served by 7 routes, facilitating 2,491 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 101 meters to the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, Darling Point sees most residents commuting outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 66%, followed by train at 12% and walking at 11%. Vehicle ownership stands at 0.8 per dwelling, below the regional average.

As per the 2021 Census, 64.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 355 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 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 based on 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%, compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common conditions are arthritis (7.5%) and asthma (5.9%), with 71.5% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Darling Point has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 32.1%, compared to Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for 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's population showed higher linguistic diversity, with 14.6% speaking a language other than English at home, compared to most local areas. Born overseas, 36.4% of residents in Darling Point held this status. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 48.0% of the population.

Notably, Judaism was overrepresented, comprising 11.5%, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, English (26.5%) and Australian (17.1%) were the top two groups, both exceeding regional averages of 19.0% and 13.4% respectively. A notable overrepresentation was seen in Polish (2.1%), French (1.3%), and Hungarian (1.3%) ancestry compared to regional averages of 0.6%, 0.5%, and 0.3%.

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 13.4%, while those aged 15-24 constitute only 7.5%. This concentration of 75-84 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 6.1%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 12.1% to 13.4%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 11.3% to 10.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Darling Point's age structure. Notably, the 85+ group is expected to grow by 71%, reaching 329 people from 191. The combined 65+ age groups will account for 51% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.