Darlinghurst
NSW 2010 • Greater Sydney
About Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst pulses with inner-city energy just 2 kilometres east of Sydney's CBD. This dense, diverse suburb of roughly 10,600 residents stretches from Oxford Street's LGBTQ+ heritage precinct through Victoria Street's restaurant row to the quieter terraces approaching Rushcutters Bay. History and contemporary cool intertwine in every block.
The demographic is diverse in every sense - LGBTQ+ residents who remember the area's activist history, young professionals in converted terraces, and creative types drawn by the energy. The food scene ranges from fine dining to late-night takeaway. Life happens on the street here - cafes spill onto pavements, bars fill from afternoon, and walking beats driving every time. It's Sydney at its most urban.
Darlinghurst falls under postcode 2010 and is governed by Sydney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Sydney electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ALDICnr Oxford Street, Pelican Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Schools
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75 William Street
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215 Forbes Street
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Sydney Distance Education Primary School ICSEA 10941 Collins St
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Bourke Street Public School ICSEA 11359319 7310 590 Bourke St
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Cnr Chalmers & Cleveland Sts
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Crown Street Public School ICSEA 11149360 4187 356 Crown Street
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365 Crown Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 11 heritage-listed places in or near Darlinghurst, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Darlinghurst by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Darlinghurst Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Darlinghurst" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
106 state housing + 28 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Compare Darlinghurst With
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 674
- 2. New Zealand 427
- 3. Thailand 226
- 4. United States 210
- 5. China 171
- 6. South Africa 133
- 7. Philippines 126
- 8. France 121
- 9. Italy 116
- 10. Brazil 112
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)