Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Darlinghurst
1 km²
Higher incomes and a surge in university qualifications have transformed Darlinghurst since 2011. It is now a highly affluent urban hub where over half the population holds a degree. The community is largely made up of young professionals and couples, with very few children and a strong trend toward people living alone. This high-earning population lives in a densely packed area of apartments, creating a sophisticated, fast-paced city environment.
Darlinghurst's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Darlinghurst is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
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The area is notably young, with a typical age of 37, and has one of the lowest proportions of children in the country at 5.2%. It also has a very high rate of de facto relationships at 24.9%, far above the national figure.
Born overseas, 40.4% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the Australian average of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 33.6%.
While 20.7% of people use a language other than English at home, this is still well below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.
A majority of residents—55.7%—report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011 and is far above the national average.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 56.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure of 26.3%.
This is one of the wealthiest areas in the country; the typical personal income is $1,535 a week, and 33.4% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 2.3% needing help with daily activities, though 9.8% report a mental health condition, which is a little above the state average.
Unpaid care is uncommon here, as the rates of people caring for children or doing significant housework are among the lowest in the country.
The First Nations community is small but stands out for its high achievement, with a Year 12 completion rate of 71%—far above the national figure of 37%.
Living alone is the norm for 51.7% of households, and homes are small, with a typical size of just 1.7 people.
Renting is very common at 61.9%, and apartments dominate the landscape. The typical weekly rent of $550 is well above the national figure.
The area is largely car-free, with 45.8% of homes having no motor vehicle. Working from home is very common, accounting for 55.1% of workers.
The population is highly mobile, with 59.4% of people moving in the last five years, including 23% who arrived from overseas.
Employment is strong, with 72.8% of adults working or looking for work. Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce.
The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, supported by a high concentration of job skills and over 2,300 businesses.
The local climate sees higher average minimum temperatures than the state and receives much more rainfall, averaging 1,390mm annually.
As a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.