Heritage assessment
The Darlinghurst Ridge Conservation Area heritage assessment was prepared in May 1999 by Noel Bell Ridley Smith & Partners
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Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
Overview
Darlinghurst sits just east of Sydney’s CBD and Hyde Park, forming part of the vibrant “East Sydney” precinct. Its high‑street fabric, Victoria Street, Stanley Street (a Little Italy hub) and Crown Street, thrives on independent cafés, boutique fashion, vintage shops and a bustling bar scene anchored by Oxford Street, the world‑renowned Mardi Gras parade route. Culture shines through two major museums, the Australian Museum and the Sydney Jewish Museum, alongside St Vincent’s Hospital, the National Art School and a cluster of small galleries that give the suburb its creative edge.
Public transport is extensive, with bus routes 333, 352, 373, 396, 440, 311 and 389 weaving along Oxford Street, while Kings Cross and Museum stations sit on its fringe. The 2021 census recorded 10,615 residents, the majority of whom live in apartments (78.8 %) or terraced homes (19.6 %). This dense, mixed‑housing environment supports a youthful, generation‑X/Y population and a vibrant, walk‑able lifestyle.
Region type mix
Metro
100%
Area Insights
Resident profile
The suburb is characterised by singles, renters and professionals
Median age
The median age of residents in Darlinghurst is 37 years
Population
Darlinghurst has a population of approximately 10,615 residents
Rental profile
Approximately 62 % of Darlinghurst residents are renters, reflecting a strong rental market
Independent school nearby
SCEGGS Darlinghurst, an independent K‑12 school, is located within walking distance of Darlinghurst’s centre
Heritage Context
The Darlinghurst Ridge Conservation Area heritage overlay preserves historic streetscapes across the entire suburb
Liveable Neighbourhoods
The City of Sydney includes Darlinghurst in its Liveable Neighbourhoods programme, promoting walkability, active streetscapes and public‑realm upgrades
Active development environment
Council planning permits and development applications are regularly lodged within Darlinghurst, reflecting a highly active development environment
Heritage assessment
The Darlinghurst Ridge Conservation Area heritage overlay is detailed in a 28‑page heritage assessment file held by the City of Sydney archives
Streets in Darlinghurst
Street | Avg land size | Avg price | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcom Avenue | - | - |
8 |
| Boundary Street |
74 m² | - |
4 |
| Burton Street |
74 m² |
≈ $1,453,333 |
6 |
| Caldwell Street |
71 m² | - |
1 |
| Clapton Place |
44 m² |
≈ $625,000 |
6 |
| Darley Street |
37 m² | - |
4 |
| Darlinghurst Road | - |
≈ $1,300,000 |
4 |
| Farrell Avenue | - |
≈ $2,372,305 |
7 |
| Forbes Street | - | - |
5 |
| Hardie Street |
101 m² | - |
3 |
| Kings Cross Road | - |
≈ $1,210,000 |
2 |
| Kirketon Road | - |
≈ $1,515,000 |
2 |
| Little Surrey Street | - | - |
1 |
| Liverpool Street |
168 m² |
≈ $755,000 |
8 |
| Mclachlan Avenue | - | - |
2 |
| Rosebank Street | - | - |
2 |
| Royston Street |
62 m² | - |
6 |
| Stanley Street | - | - |
1 |
| Surrey Street | - |
≈ $730,000 |
7 |
| Tewkesbury Avenue | - | - |
5 |
| Thomson Street | - | - |
1 |
| Victoria Street |
54 m² |
≈ $1,005,200 |
36 |
| West Avenue | - | - |
1 |
| Womerah Avenue | - | - |
3 |
Properties in Darlinghurst
Real Estate Agencies
Ordered by:
Bresicwhitney Group
Bresicwhitney - East
Adrian William
Belle Property Surry Hills
Belle Property - Bondi Junction
Bradfield Badgerfox - Double BAY
Ayre Real Estate
Boutique Property Agents - Sydney
Biller Property - Double Bay
Belle Property Double Bay - Double BAY
Astemi Property - Manly
Bentley Estate Agents
Blomfield Real Estate
* Approximate straight-line distances
Nearby schools
Type:
Ordered by:
Darlinghurst Public School
0.2 km
Primary school | Government
East Sydney Community-Based High School
0.7 km
Secondary school | Independent
Plunkett Street Public School
0.7 km
Primary school | Government
Sydney Grammar School, Edgecliff Preparatory School
0.8 km
Primary school | Independent
Sydney Grammar School
0.8 km
Secondary school | Independent
St Mary's Cathedral College
1.0 km
Combined school | Catholic
Sydney Distance Education Primary School
1.3 km
Primary school | Government
Aim Senior Secondary Music College
1.4 km
Secondary school | Independent
Australian International High School
1.5 km
Secondary school | Independent
St Andrew's Cathedral School
1.5 km
Combined school | Independent
KU Kira Child Care Centre
1.2 km
East Sydney Early Learning Centre
0.4 km
* Approximate straight-line distances