True annual cost of living in Darling Point, NSW 2027
Living in a house in Darling Point costs about $7,271 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Darling Point sits 2.6 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $8,501, with the $3,500 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Transport mode has the biggest effect on total cost in a suburb this close to the city.
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●○○5.3/10 Average
Cheaper to run than 50% of Woollahra suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$2,342/yr
5,238 kWh
Unit
$1,909/yr
3,929 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Darling Point's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for its electricity network. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Getting around Darling Point
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Double Bay, 516 m away, about a 6 minute walk. It is a ferry stop.
Nearest hospital
Double Bay Day Hospital, 833 m away, about a 10 minute walk.
Supermarkets
14
Cafes
146
Parks
80
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-08-07. Distances are straight line from that centre, so a specific address can be closer or further. Mapping is contributed and can lag a new opening.
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Darling Point to the CBD?
Driving saves Darling Point residents $1,041 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $879 versus $1,920 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in Darling Point?
Darling Point falls under Woollahra Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,894 per year for an owner-occupied house, based on OLG data uplifted by the council's IPART rate peg. Individual properties pay more or less depending on land value. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,894 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in Darling Point?
Running a unit in Darling Point costs approximately $8,501 per year by car or $9,542 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,894, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $3,500, and contents insurance of $680. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is Darling Point close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Darling Point is Double Bay, a ferry stop about 516 m away, about a 6 minute walk. That is measured from the suburb centre, so an individual address can be nearer or further. The commute figure used in the running cost on this page assumes driving, not this service.
What is the closest hospital to Darling Point?
The closest hospital to the centre of Darling Point is Double Bay Day Hospital, about 833 m away, about a 10 minute walk. Distance is straight line from the suburb centre and does not account for the road route or whether the hospital has an emergency department.
What shops and parks are in Darling Point?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Darling Point there are 14 supermarkets, 146 cafes and 80 parks. These counts come from OpenStreetMap via Overpass, which is contributed mapping and can lag a recent opening or closure.
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Data sources: Council rates: Woollahra rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). Water: Sydney Water 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Fire: NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land. Flood: modelled from 30m elevation (topographic). Data updated 2026-07. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.