Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 0.8 km apart, on the same open data. Darling Point scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.
| Darling Point | Rushcutters Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 71 | 78 |
| Safety | 54 | 33 |
| Wealth | 90 | 25 |
| Value | 25 | 44 |
| Parks | 81 | 57 |
| Cafés | 86 | 94 |
| Transit | 79 | 96 |
| Green space | 67 | 72 |
| Active & healthy | 68 | 74 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 18 | 16 |
| Median rent | $825/wk | $450/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | — | — |
| Population | 3,977 | 2,335 |
| Full profile | Darling Point in full | Rushcutters Bay in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Darling Point scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Darling Point scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Darling Point or Rushcutters Bay.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →