Darlington (Singleton - NSW)
NSW 2008 • New South Wales
About Darlington (Singleton - NSW)
Darlington is a small, dense inner-city suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, located approximately three kilometres south of the Sydney central business district within the City of Sydney local government area. With a population of 378 in this census-defined pocket and just 0.29 square kilometres in area, Darlington is one of Sydney's most compact localities, bordered by Newtown, Redfern, Chippendale, and Camperdown. The suburb has a rich colonial history, having been incorporated as a municipality as early as 1864, and retains a mix of heritage terraces alongside modern apartment development driven by its proximity to the University of Sydney.
Darlington's character is shaped by its position adjacent to the University of Sydney campus, attracting students, academics, and young professionals who value the walkability and inner-city energy of the precinct. City Road and Cleveland Street form key boundaries, providing access to cafes, restaurants, and the vibrant commercial strips of Newtown and Chippendale. Public transport is excellent — Redfern and Central stations are both within easy walking distance — making the suburb highly connected to the wider city without the need for a car.
Darlington (Singleton - NSW) falls under postcode 2008 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Newtown electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Routes 422, 423, 426, 428 — Sydney CBD / Newtown / Leichhardt 10–15 min to CBD
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Excellent public transport; walking to CBD fringe (Ultimo, Haymarket) is feasible at ~30 min
Almost all daily errands can be done on foot with cafes, convenience stores, university facilities, and public transport hubs all within easy walking distance
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Darlington Public School ICSEA 10309516 2300 Golden Grove St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Darlington (Singleton - NSW) by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Darlington (Singleton - NSW) Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Darlington (Singleton - NSW)" under Suburb
