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Darlinghurst 2010 suburb insights

Postcode 2010 covers Darlinghurst, a residential suburb within the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Darlinghurst across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Darlinghurst?

Can I afford Darlinghurst?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Darlinghurst? Based on the suburb median of $1,000,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$4,936/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
50.0%

Tight

Loan assumptions
$800,000 loan
20% deposit ($200,000)
30-year P&I

Repayments here would take 50% of the typical local household's gross income. Possible, but tight.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Darlinghurst50.0%
Sydney median income55.0%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.
Can I afford Darlinghurst?

Rental market in Darlinghurst

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 162 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$1,000per week
Sep 2025 · 162 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $900 per week (107 bonds)Mar 23: $950 per week (107 bonds)Jun 23: $900 per week (161 bonds)Sep 23: $900 per week (156 bonds)Dec 23: $950 per week (147 bonds)Mar 24: $1,000 per week (167 bonds)Jun 24: $978 per week (140 bonds)Sep 24: $995 per week (201 bonds)Dec 24: $990 per week (167 bonds)Mar 25: $1,025 per week (175 bonds)Jun 25: $988 per week (152 bonds)Sep 25: $1,000 per week (162 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Redfern2016
$945▼$55
1.4 km away
Paddington2021
$850▼$150
1.5 km away
Haymarket2000
$1,250▲$250
1.6 km away
Ultimo2007
$1,050▲$50
1.6 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Darlinghurst Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Darlinghurst

34
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
05:33 AEST
Cook and Phillip station · 1.1 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 27 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
4.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
17.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.6pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Cook and Phillip station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Darlinghurst change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2010

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2010. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Darlinghurst change?

Investor activity in Darlinghurst

2010 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Compare Darlinghurst with another suburb

Also in City of Sydney

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other City of Sydney postcodes, or explore the full City of Sydney suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2010?
Darlinghurst is the primary suburb with postcode 2010 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Darlinghurst is the main locality.
Which local government area is Darlinghurst in?
Darlinghurst (2010) is located in the City of Sydney local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Darlinghurst?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Darlinghurst (2010) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Darlinghurst flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Darlinghurst. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Darlinghurst?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Darlinghurst (2010), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Darlinghurst (2010) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Darlinghurst (2010). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Darlinghurst changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Darlinghurst (2010) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Darlinghurst in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Darlinghurst 2010: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full City of Sydney suburb index to compare nearby options.