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Darlington Point NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Darlington Point, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Darlington Point NSW is 1,030 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Darlington Point is $736 per week ($38,272 per year). Median rent in Darlington Point is $200 per week ($867 per month). Darlington Point has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Darlington Point has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Darlington Point is India. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darlington Point is $1,083.

There were 51 recorded offences in Darlington Point in 2025-26, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (21 offences).

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Darlington Point Population

residents (Census 2021)

Darlington Point Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$736/wk

$38,272 per year

#4814 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Darlington Point Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.6% (545) Female 47.4% (492)

Population Density

1.4

people per km²

1,030 people · 725.4 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,690

Family income/wk

Darlington Point Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Darlington Point Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.4% 131 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.6% 110 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Darlington Point Country of Birth

Australia

98.0%

India

1.4%

England

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Darlington Point Religion

No Religion

29.9%

Anglican

26.1%

Catholic

22.5%

Not stated

12.3%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Hinduism

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Darlington Point Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

42.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Darlington Point Languages Spoken at Home

Other

40.0%

SAL Tot

28.6%

SAL Tagalog

20.0%

Spanish

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Darlington Point Employment

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Employed full-time

42.2% 313 people

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Employed part-time

17.5% 130 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 24 people

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Not in labour force

37.1% 275 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Darlington Point Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.0%

Bachelor Degree

15.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.7%

Postgraduate Degree

6.1%

Certificate I/II

5.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Darlington Point Occupation

Managers

24.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.7%

Clerical & Administrative

12.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

12.1%

Labourers

11.3%

Community & Personal Service

10.0%

Professionals

9.2%

Sales Workers

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Darlington Point Field of Study

Engineering

23.9%

Management & Commerce

20.4%

Agriculture & Environment

16.5%

Society & Culture

10.4%

Health

7.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.0%

Education

6.5%

Information Technology

3.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

Architecture & Building

1.3%

Creative Arts

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Darlington Point Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.2%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Darlington Point Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.8%

$150-$299/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

3.1%

$400-$499/wk

9.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

6.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.5%

$4,000+/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Darlington Point Marital Status

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Married

38.1% 335

↔️

Separated

5.1% 45

📋

Divorced

10.5% 92

🕊️

Widowed

7.2% 63

👤

Never married

39.2% 345

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Darlington Point Ancestry

Australian

32.8%

English

26.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

12.8%

Irish

7.0%

Scottish

6.7%

Italian

3.8%

German

3.6%

Other

3.3%

Filipino

1.5%

Indian

0.9%

Dutch

0.6%

Welsh

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Darlington Point School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Secondary — Government

27.5%

Vocational Education

14.4%

Pre-school

11.8%

Secondary — Catholic

6.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.3%

Primary — Catholic

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Darlington Point Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.7% 141

✅

No need for assistance

92.3% 1,694

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Darlington Point Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.4% 112

—

Not a volunteer

85.6% 664

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Darlington Point Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.8%

$300-$449/mo

5.5%

$450-$599/mo

6.4%

$600-$799/mo

15.6%

$800-$999/mo

11.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Darlington Point How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.5%

Did not go to work

6.8%

Walked only

5.9%

Car (passenger)

4.6%

Truck

2.5%

Bicycle

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Darlington Point Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.6%

1 vehicle

35.4%

2 vehicles

38.9%

3 vehicles

12.7%

4+ vehicles

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Darlington Point Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.6%

2 bedrooms

17.7%

3 bedrooms

54.9%

4 bedrooms

19.7%

5 bedrooms

4.4%

6+ bedrooms

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Darlington Point Population Mobility

15.0%

moved in the last year

34.3%

moved in the last 5 years

5.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Darlington Point Indigenous Population

20.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

385

Indigenous residents

1,496

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Darlington Point Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

112

Asthma

Lung condition

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Stroke

Kidney disease

Cancer

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Darlington Point Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.1%

$300-$399/wk

5.9%

$400-$499/wk

7.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

14.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Darlington Point Family Structure

Couple — no children

32.0%

Couple — children under 15

30.2%

Couple — no children under 15

14.7%

One parent — children under 15

11.8%

One parent — no children under 15

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Darlington Point Military Service

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Previously served

2.4% 19

👤

Never served

97.6% 761

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Darlington Point Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.3% 125

—

Did not provide

83.7% 642

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Darlington Point Children Ever Born

No children

23.3%

1 child

12.6%

2 children

28.3%

3 children

20.9%

4 children

11.2%

5+ children

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Darlington Point When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Darlington Point Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.5%

5–14 hours

28.1%

15–29 hours

12.5%

30+ hours

7.8%

Did not do domestic work

33.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Darlington Point Household Size

1 person

31.8%

2 persons

38.6%

3 persons

12.1%

4 persons

9.0%

5 persons

4.9%

6+ persons

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Darlington Point Where Residents Moved From

Same address

762

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Darlington Point Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.7%

Blended family — no other children

7.8%

Step family — no other children

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Darlington Point Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 51 total

Theft

Drug Offences

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Assault

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Darlington Point Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,312/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Darlington Point

Your weekly income

≈ $5,685/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,112/wk

Rent share 15.2%

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Darlington Point vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Karangi

Pop: 515 Income: $767/wk Rent: $310/wk

Black Hill (NSW)

Pop: 516 Income: $903/wk Rent: $586/wk

Moorland (NSW)

Pop: 516 Income: $581/wk Rent: $300/wk

Stanwell Tops

Pop: 517 Income: $962/wk Rent: $650/wk

Killcare

Pop: 517 Income: $919/wk Rent: $445/wk

Millingandi

Pop: 519 Income: $565/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darlington Point

What is the population of Darlington Point NSW?

The population of Darlington Point NSW is 1,030 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².Darlington Point is ranked #3,927 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Darlington Point?

The median personal income in Darlington Point NSW is $736 per week, or $38,272 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,690 per week.Darlington Point is ranked #4,814 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Darlington Point?

Median rent in Darlington Point NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 15.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Darlington Point ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Darlington Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darlington Point NSW is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Darlington Point?

The median age in Darlington Point NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Darlington Point a good suburb to live in?

Darlington Point is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,030.The median income is $736/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11216. All dollar figures in AUD.