Directly adjoining the eastern edge of the Sydney CBD, the densely populated suburb of Darlinghurst is a thriving metropolitan area within the City of Sydney local government area. Surrounded by
the affluent and ever popular suburbs of Surry Hills, Potts Point and Paddington, Darlinghurst has emerged as one of Sydney’s most popular residential, dining and entertainment precincts.
Darlinghurst is well-connected – Kings Cross train station forms part of the important Eastern Suburbs Rail Line which connects Bondi Junction with the Sydney CBD. Additionally, multiple local bus routes also service the area and provide direct linkages with Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, CBD and Inner West.
Central to Darlinghurst’s popularity is its network of culturally rich high streets and interconnected laneways. The main streets of Oxford Street, Victoria Street, Stanley Street and Crown Street are each vibrant dining,
entertainment and creative precincts in their own right and contribute to the eclectic flair of the Darlinghurst area. The Darlinghurst area has a population of just under 13,000 residents1. As one of the most densely populated suburbs in all Australia, Darlinghurst is characterized by a younger population with the majority of residents
aged between 25 and 49 years old. It is also one of the most socio-economically advantaged areas within Greater Sydney with residents being highly educated, affluent and employed in professional occupations.
Darlinghurst is also an important employment hub with a well-established dining precinct and a growing creative employment cluster. There were some 14,500 workers in the Darlinghurst area as at 2016, with the local workforce projected to grow to some 17,300 workers by 20312.
Overall, Darlinghurst is characterized by an affluent, young resident and worker population. This high concentration has allowed the area to thrive as a dining and entertainment precinct, with population and employment growth expected to see these supportive conditions continue. This bodes well for the investment prospects of the Site over the long-term.
NEARBY DESTINATIONS
• Stanley Street “Little Italy” – 130m*
• Hyde Park – 400m*
• Oxford Street – 500m*
• Sydney CBD – 600m*
• Town Hall Station – 850m*
• Museum Station – 850m*
• Kings Cross (Station) – 900m*
• Wooloomooloo Wharf -1km*