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FairSquare's model rates Darlinghurst, New South Wales 6.6 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of June 2026.
Darlinghurst presents a workhorse investment opportunity, achieving 12% annual capital growth driven by its prime 1km proximity to the Sydney CBD and critically low supply. Exceptional tenant demand is evidenced by an extremely low 0.8% vacancy rate and $1632 weekly rent, solidifying its position as a high-performance asset for substantial capital appreciation. The market has started re-rating this location — 12-month growth of +12.0% puts it ahead of the broader New South Wales median.
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Unlock 9 signals — A$25 →FairSquare's model rates Darlinghurst, New South Wales 6.6 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of June 2026. Darlinghurst presents a workhorse investment opportunity, achieving 12% annual capital growth driven by its prime 1km proximity to the Sydney CBD and critically low supply. Exceptional tenant demand is evidenced by an extremely low 0.8% vacancy rate and $1632 weekly rent, solidifying its position as a high-performance asset for substantial capital appreciation.
The median house price in Darlinghurst, NSW is $4.23M. Weekly rent of $1632 against a 2.0% gross yield underpins this figure.
Darlinghurst has a gross rental yield of 2.0%, with a median weekly rent of $1632. 12-month price growth is tracking at +12.0%.
Based on its market signals, Darlinghurst aligns with: Growth Play, Defensive Hold.