Darling Point, New South Wales
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| Darling Point Sydney, New South Wales |
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| Population: | 7,324 (2001 census) |
| Established: | 1833 |
| Postcode: | 2027 |
| Property Value: | AUD $2,265,000 (2006) |
| Location: | 4 km from Sydney |
| LGA: | Woollahra Council |
Darling Point is a harbourside, eastern suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 4kms east of the Sydney central business district and is part of the local government area of Woollahra Council.
Darling Point is bounded by Sydney Harbour to the north, Double Bay to the east, Edgecliff to the south and Rushcutters Bay to the west.
Darling Point is one of the most densely populated areas in Sydney.
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[edit] History
The area was originally known variously as Eurambi, Yarranabbi, Yarrandabbi and Yaranabe by the local Aboriginal people. It was named Darling Point, in recognition of Elizabeth Darling, the wife of NSW Governor Ralph Darling.
During the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Darling Point hosted the sailing events.
[edit] Landmarks
[edit] St Marks Church
Designed by Edmund Blacket in 1852 St Marks Church has become a popular wedding venue hosting such famous weddings as Elton John's first marriage and the fictional wedding in the film Muriel's Wedding.
[edit] McKell Park
McKell Park was originally the site of the now demolished Canonbury House. It is now a public park. Situated at the northern end of Darling Point Road, it has panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and is a popular location for picnics and weddings. It also provides access to Darling Point's ferry stop.
[edit] The Drill Hall
Previously part of the Royal Australian Navy Base HMAS Rushcutters, the Drill Hall now forms part of the Sir David Martin Reserve. The Drill Hall is one of the oldest surviving Australian military buildings and was originally located on Bennelong Point the location of the Sydney Opera House.
[edit] Craigend
Situated close to McKell Park, Craigend is a mansion constructed in the Moorish and Art Deco styles in 1935 including a pair of doors from an ancient mosque in Zanzibar and a traditional Japanese garden. In 1948, the property was acquired by the United States Government as the official residence of the Consul General. It has since returned to the private sector. In 1975 it served as the villain's lair in the Hong Kong/Australian co-produced movie The Man from Hong Kong.
[edit] The CYC
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia is situated near Rushcutters Bay Park and runs the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
[edit] Carthona
Built in 1841 for the Surveyor-General Sir Thomas Mitchell, Carthona is a magnificent harbourside sandstone mansion located at the end of Carthona Avenue. With its panoramic water views across Double Bay, to Point Piper, and north toward Manly, it is considered one of Sydney's most valuable properties. It is currently held by descendents of Philip Bushell, the famed tea merchant who died at the home in 1954.
[edit] Notable Residents
- Australian actress Nicole Kidman
- Luke and Shannon Heath
[edit] External links
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- Street map from Street Directory, MSN Maps and Multimap.
- Satellite image from Google Maps, WikiMapia and Terraserver.
| Suburbs and localities within the Municipality of Woollahra | Eastern Suburbs | Sydney |
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Bellevue Hill | Darling Point | Double Bay | Edgecliff | Paddington | Point Piper | Rose Bay | Vaucluse | Watsons Bay | Woollahra |
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