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 Sydney Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Sydney, while state elections fall under the Newtown electorate.
Location
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Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Darlington for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2008
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2008, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2008; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
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
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Sydney Local Government Area, which contains Darlington (Singleton - NSW). Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)