Suburb comparison
Darlinghurst vs Potts Point: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Potts Point commands a $1.25M premium on median property price over Darlinghurst; Potts Point is $75/wk cheaper per week to rent; Darlinghurst has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
City of Sydney
Darlinghurst
2010
City of Sydney
Potts Point
2011
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Darlinghurst | Potts Point |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Potts Point leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | C+▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0% | 0.0% |
FAMILYFamily Darlinghurst leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | B-(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 5▲ | 3 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B+▲(1) |
| Median house price | $2.52M | $3.77M |
| Median unit price | $1.00M | $860K |
| Median weekly rent | $775/wk | $700/wk |
| Annual price growth | +18.4%▲ | -19.0% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Darlinghurst leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | A-▲(1) | A-(1) |
| Walkability percentile | 95 | 95 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Darlinghurst if...
- Darlinghurst leads on Family, Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Finance.
Choose Potts Point if...
- Potts Point leads on Safety
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Darlinghurst or Potts Point more expensive?
- Potts Point has the higher median house price ($3.77M) compared with $2.52M in Darlinghurst.
- Which is better for renters — Darlinghurst or Potts Point?
- Median weekly rent is $775/wk in Darlinghurst and $700/wk in Potts Point, making Potts Point the more affordable rental market.
- Is Darlinghurst or Potts Point at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Darlinghurst vs Potts Point?
- Darlinghurst has 5 schools in the postcode, and Potts Point has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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