His father, Robert, is a merchant seaman and his mother, Judy, is a nurse.

Worked as an early education teacher while waiting for Savage Garden's first album to be released.

Leonie Messer was his personal assistant during the "Affirmation" promo & tour. She later went on to be his manager. Sharon Millington replaced Leonie as PA and personal trainer. With Darren she did boxing, weight training, circuit and yoga. Darren does yoga each day while on tour and prior to shows. Lana Penrose is Darren's current PA.

Was a vegetarian for 7 years, but currently eats meat.

Collects Star Wars memorabilia.

Registered his civil partnership with Richard Cullen on 19 June 2006, in the UK.

A fan of Prince, especially the album "Sign O' The Times".

Attended the University of Queensland.

Enjoys reading, especially Ann Rice's vampire novels (which is where the name "Savage Garden" came from).

Has two siblings: an older sister, Tracey, and an older brother, Peter.

Is currently managed by Leonie Messer & Wendy Laister. Leonie started out as the publicist for Savage Garden, went on to be Darren & Daniel's PA, and when Darren went solo, became his manager. She joined forces with Wendy after the birth of her child in July 2003.

Deferred his university studies in Teaching at the University of Queensland to pursue music.