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Darlinghurst
NSWDarlinghurst is a declining suburb in NSW with 11,458 residents.
- SA2 code
- 117031329
- State
- NSW
Population
11,458
Estimated 2025
5-Year Growth
-1.8%
3yr: +7.5% · 10yr: -4.8%
5-year growth
Median Rent
$550/wk
Census 2021
Median Income
$2,279/wk
Household, Census 2021
Population over time — Darlinghurst (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.
Growth at a Glance
3yr: +7.5%5yr: -1.8%10yr: -4.8%Total: +34.7%
Population grew from 8,504 to 11,458 over 24 years, averaging 1.3% per year.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 2.0%Predominantly apartments (71.1%), rental-heavy (63.1% renting), built for families (44% are 1 bed).
Dwelling mix
Townhouses 28%
Apartments 71%
48 houses1,054 townhouses2,708 apartments
Tenure
Owned 17%
Mortgage 20%
Renting 63%
Number of bedrooms
1 bed
2,128 (44.3%)
2 bed
1,792 (37.3%)
3 bed
631 (13.1%)
4 bed
184 (3.8%)
5 bed
43 (0.9%)
6+ bed
22 (0.5%)