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Darling Point, NSW 2027
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$4,090,000
market range $4.6M-$9.7M
Median Unit
$1,535,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
2.7%
1yr Growth (houses)
-21.0%
market range -37.5% to +0.0%
Investment snapshot for Darling Point
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Darling Point market and investor summary
Darling Point (NSW 2027) runs a median house price of $4.1M, with houses yielding a gross 2.7%. House prices have moved -21.0% over the past year. At 3.8% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.7% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 3.8% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 103 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Darling Point: people, income and schools
About 3,977 people live in Darling Point, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 49, skewed a little older, and families account for 57% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $167,000 a year, or roughly $3,220 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (10 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 24.4 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 20% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There are 110 schools within about 5km, and they test well above the national school average on ICSEA, a draw for education-focused families. It is roughly 2.7 km from the CBD. Most day-to-day errands are doable on foot; the suburb scores 78 for walkability and 12 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).
- Population
- 3,977
- -2% over 5yr
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $167,000/yr
- Households renting
- 35%
- Family households
- 57%
- Socio-economic rank
- 10/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 110
- avg ICSEA 1203
- Unemployment
- 2.5%
- Distance to CBD
- 2.7 km
- Walk score
- 78/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Darling Point
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What should I check before investing in Darling Point?
Darling Point has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Walkability score of 78 broadens the tenant pool beyond car-dependent renters. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Darling Point?
The median property price in Darling Point, NSW 2027 is $4.1M for houses.
What rental yield does Darling Point show?
The gross rental yield in Darling Point is 2.7% for houses and 3.0% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Darling Point?
House prices in Darling Point are down 21.0% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Darling Point?
The current vacancy rate in Darling Point is 3.8%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Darling Point?
Darling Point has a population of approximately 3,977 residents, with a median age of 49.
What schools are near Darling Point?
There are 110 schools within roughly 5km of Darling Point. Their average ICSEA sits well above the national mean of 1000, which points to a more advantaged school catchment. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Darling Point affordable to buy in?
A median house in Darling Point costs about 24.4 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Darling Point's population growing?
The population of Darling Point has fallen about 2% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Darling Point from the CBD?
Darling Point is about 2.7 km from the CBD.
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