5/84 Darby St, Cooks Hill is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Unit. The property has a land size of 51m2 and floor size of 54m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in March 2026. There are other 1 bedroom Unit sold in Cooks Hill in the last 12 months.
Right in the thick of Darby Street's shopping and dining scene, this second-floor apartment in the boutique Red Square complex of just 8 in total delivers the kind of lock-and-leave lifestyle that makes coming and going effortless.
Freshly presented with new décor and carpet, the interiors feel clean, bright and ready to enjoy. The open plan layout connects to a wide balcony framed by leafy street trees, softening the outlook and giving the space a relaxed, green buffer from the buzz below. A full kitchen anchors the living zone, while the bedroom includes a built-in robe and easy access to a combined bathroom/laundry. Air-conditioning keeps things comfortable year-round.
Step outside and everything Newcastle is known for is within walking distance, from Darby Street's eateries to Civic Square, the new Art Gallery, harbour foreshore and beaches.
Ideal as a first home, investment, Airbnb or city base for professionals, with B4 Mixed Use zoning offering the flexibility to run a small office if needed.
- Second floor setting in secure building with approximate 51sqm on title
- Air-conditioned open plan design connects to leafy balcony
- Kitchen with gas cooktop, under bench oven and dishwasher
- Bedroom with built-in robe
- Laundry/bathroom combo with shower
- Strolling distance to Civic Park, Art Gallery and University of Newcastle city campus
- Jump on the light rail at Civic Square – 500m away
- East End Village & Woolies Metro – 1km, Marketown – 1km
Water Rates - Approx. $271 + Usage p/q
Council - Approx. $436 p/q
Strata - Approx. $641 p/q
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The size of Cooks Hill is approximately 0.7 square kilometres. There are 6 parks, covering nearly 6.3% of the total area. The population of Cooks Hill in 2016 was 3621 people. By 2021 the population was 3774 showing a population growth of 4.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Cooks Hill is 20-29 years. Households in Cooks Hill are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Cooks Hill work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 42.20% of the homes in Cooks Hill were owner-occupied compared with 41.30% in 2016.
Cooks Hill has 2,482 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Cooks Hill have seen a 15.88% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 32.21% increase. As at 30 June 2026:
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