Darlington, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Darlington NSW is 2,597 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Darlington is $780 per week ($40,560 per year). Median rent in Darlington is $650 per week ($2,817 per month). Darlington has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Darlington has a population density of 6,820 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Darlington is China. The most common religion is No religion (63.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darlington is $3,200.

Population
2,597
Census 2021
Median income
$780/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$650/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
27years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Darlington vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Darlington is $780 a week, 2% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,022nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $650 a week, $265 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 27.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 27, 16 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDarlingtonTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$780/wk$765/wk +2%$766/wk
Household income$2,392/wk$1,704/wk +40%$1,637/wk
Rent$650/wk$385/wk +69%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,200/mo$1,965/mo +63%$1,733/mo
Median age2743 −16 yrs42
Rent share of household income27.2%22.6% +4.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Darlington, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Darlington Population

2,597 residents at the 2021 Census.

Darlington Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$780/wk
$40,560 per year
Ranked 3,938 of 14,663
Median Rent
$650/wk
$2,817 per month
Ranked 121 of 14,663
Median Age
27years
11 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$3,200/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Darlington Rent Prices & Affordability

27% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $2,392/wk
Median rent $650/wk
Rent to income 27.2%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Darlington against your income

About $10,365 a month
Median rent $650/wk
Left after rent $1,742/wk
Rent share 27.2%

Darlington Schools

64
schools nearby
32
government
1089
avg ICSEA score
23,612
total students
Sydney Grammar School Independent
Secondary · K-12 · 1,925 students
1274
ICSEA
SCEGGS Darlinghurst Independent
Combined · K-12 · 936 students
1209
ICSEA
Conservatorium High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 156 students
1194
ICSEA
Sydney Girls High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 929 students
1193
ICSEA
Sydney Boys High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,205 students
1189
ICSEA
St Andrew's Cathedral School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,436 students
1189
ICSEA
Inner Sydney Montessori School Independent
Primary · K-6 · 95 students
1178
ICSEA
International Grammar School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,224 students
1170
ICSEA
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 155 students
1166
ICSEA
Rozelle Public School Government
Primary · P-6 · 507 students
1162
ICSEA
Forest Lodge Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 307 students
1161
ICSEA
St Michael's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 116 students
1160
ICSEA
Erskineville Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 334 students
1155
ICSEA
Westbourne College Sydney Independent
Secondary · 10-12 · 65 students
1153
ICSEA
Annandale North Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 359 students
1148
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 64 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Darlington, with a map

Darlington Map

Darlington, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Darlington, New South Wales: 33.8909°S, 151.1934°E

Darlington Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (64)

People in Darlington

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (1,359) Female 47.7% (1,239)

Population Density

6,820
people per km²
2,597 people · 0.4 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$3,263
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
9.1%
England
3.9%
New Zealand
3.6%
Hong Kong
2.5%
United States of America
2.0%
India
1.9%
Malaysia
1.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
10.6%
Cantonese
3.2%
Vietnamese
1.2%
Hindi
1.0%
Korean
0.9%
Thai
0.9%
French
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
27.6%
Australian
23.3%
Chinese
18.6%
Irish
12.8%
Scottish
9.2%
Italian
3.7%
German
3.7%
Indian
3.0%
Greek
1.9%
Vietnamese
1.5%
Australian Aboriginal
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
63.9%
Catholic
9.4%
Not stated
8.4%
Anglican
3.8%
Buddhism
3.2%
Islam
1.7%
Hinduism
1.6%
SB OSB NRA SB
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
13.2% 325
Separated
1.1% 27
Divorced
4.6% 114
Widowed
1.0% 24
Never married
80.1% 1,976

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
53.2%
Couple: children under 15
26.3%
Couple: no children under 15
10.3%
One parent: no children under 15
5.8%
One parent: children under 15
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
29.4%
2 persons
35.3%
3 persons
16.8%
4 persons
13.5%
5 persons
3.6%
6+ persons
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Darlington

Housing Tenure

Of the 820 occupied private dwellings in Darlington at the 2021 Census, 59.0% were rented, 17.2% owned outright and 20.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 10 dwellings
Owned outright
17.2% 141 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
20.7% 170 dwellings
Rented
59.0% 484 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Semi-detached (2+ storey)
89.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.5%
Separate house
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
16.0%
2 bedrooms
34.2%
3 bedrooms
26.1%
4 bedrooms
19.0%
5 bedrooms
3.8%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
13.0%
$600-$799/mo
3.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
11.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
26.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
32.0%
1 vehicle
47.3%
2 vehicles
15.6%
3 vehicles
3.7%
4+ vehicles
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Darlington

Employment

Employed full-time
39.3% 843 people
Employed part-time
22.1% 473 people
Unemployed
6.5% 140 people
Not in labour force
32.1% 687 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
55.5%
Managers
14.9%
Clerical & Administrative
9.1%
Community & Personal Service
7.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.1%
Sales Workers
3.4%
Labourers
1.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
4.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
2.2%
$800-$999/wk
3.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.2%
$4,000+/wk
28.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.2%
$1-$149/wk
5.3%
$150-$299/wk
5.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
6.9%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.9%
$3,500+/wk
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Did not go to work
31.1%
Car (driver)
26.1%
Walked only
17.4%
Train
11.0%
Bicycle
4.7%
Bus
3.7%
Car (passenger)
2.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
2.0%
Other
1.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
93.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
3.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
1.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
0.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
54.2%
Postgraduate Degree
23.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.1%
Certificate III/IV
7.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.5%
Certificate I/II
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Society & Culture
23.5%
Creative Arts
19.0%
Management & Commerce
18.9%
Health
8.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
7.5%
Architecture & Building
5.6%
Engineering
5.6%
Information Technology
4.6%
Education
3.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.1%
Agriculture & Environment
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
37.3%
Primary: Government
19.8%
Secondary: Government
16.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
6.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.2%
Pre-school
5.6%
Primary: Catholic
4.5%
Secondary: Catholic
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.9%
Has need for assistance
1.7%
Need for assistance not stated
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
315
Asthma
104
Arthritis
41
Heart disease
25
Lung condition
21
Diabetes
19
Cancer
16
Stroke
12
Dementia
4
Kidney disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
7.3% 169
Did not provide
92.7% 2,134

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
23.1% 534
Not a volunteer
76.9% 1,777

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 9
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
0.6% 13
Never served
98.9% 2,286

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
84.5%
1 child
6.4%
2 children
6.4%
3 children
2.2%
5+ children
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
11
1961: 1970
30
1971: 1980
37
1981: 1990
67
1991: 2000
96
2001: 2010
163
2011: 2015
103
2016
51
2017
69
2018
86
2019
168
2020
112
2021
60

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

43.1%
moved in the last year
73.5%
moved in the last 5 years
8.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,385
Moved from NSW
640
Moved from overseas
139
Moved: same area (SA2)
127
Moved from VIC
51
Moved from ACT
24
Moved from QLD
23
Moved from SA
16
Moved from WA
11
Moved from TAS
7
Moved from NT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.3%
5: 14 hours
33.5%
15: 29 hours
8.1%
30+ hours
3.6%
Did not do domestic work
26.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.2%
Step family: no other children
6.5%
Blended family: no other children
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Darlington

The closest suburb to Darlington is Chippendale, 0.8 km away.

Chippendale
0.8 km away · income $882/wk · rent $520/wk
Camperdown (NSW)
1.0 km away · income $1,291/wk · rent $570/wk
Redfern
1.2 km away · income $1,191/wk · rent $500/wk
Ultimo
1.4 km away · income $772/wk · rent $500/wk
Erskineville
1.4 km away · income $1,704/wk · rent $620/wk
Haymarket
1.5 km away · income $758/wk · rent $650/wk

Compare Darlington (Sydney - NSW)

Frequently Asked Questions About Darlington

What is the population of Darlington NSW?

The population of Darlington NSW is 2,597 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 6,820 people per km². Darlington is ranked #2,661 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Darlington?

The median personal income in Darlington NSW is $780 per week, or $40,560 per year. The median household income is $2,392 per week. Family income is $3,263 per week. Darlington is ranked #3,938 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Darlington?

Median rent in Darlington NSW is $650 per week ($2,817 per month). Rent represents 27.2% of household income, which is considered moderate. Darlington ranks #121 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Darlington?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darlington NSW is $3,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Darlington?

The median age in Darlington NSW is 27 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Darlington a good suburb to live in?

Darlington is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,597. The median income is $780/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11215. All dollar figures in AUD.