Average rent in Darlinghurst, NSW — 2026

Darlinghurst is part of the Sydney council area and sits 1km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 10,615 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $550/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 62% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$550/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,615

ABS 2021

Median age
37
Distance to Sydney
1 km
Households renting
62%
Separate houses
1%
Flats / apartments
79%
Born overseas
40%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Sydney

Renting in Darlinghurst

Renting in Darlinghurst costs more than most of New South Wales — the typical renter pays $550/week, which is 30% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (62%) living mostly in flats and apartments (79%), which fits the inner-Sydney pattern. About 40% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Darlinghurst is 1km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Darlinghurst?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Darlinghurst, NSW was $550. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Darlinghurst rent compare to New South Wales?+
At the 2021 Census, New South Wales's state median rent was $424 a week. Darlinghurst sat at $550 — 30% above the state average. The suburb is 1km from Sydney, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (1% separate houses, 79% flats here).
Which suburbs near Darlinghurst have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Darlinghurst's $550/week (ABS 2021) include Castle Hill - East, Neutral Bay - Kirribilli, Hunters Hill - Woolwich. Rhodes, Berowra - Brooklyn - Cowan, Randwick - North sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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