Barangaroo vs The Rocks (Sydney)
The verdict
Barangaroo has a shorter estimated CBD commute (16 vs 17 min).
Scores
BarangarooThe Rocks (Sydney)
| Barangaroo | The Rocks (Sydney) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 90 |
| Transport | 82 | 78 |
| Education | 93 | 93 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barangaroo | The Rocks (Sydney) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 220 | 629 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,591 | $4,374 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.9% | 72.3% |
| Born in Australia | 33.6% | 46.4% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 1.7 |
Growth: Barangaroo High Growth · The Rocks (Sydney) High Growth
Property
| Barangaroo | The Rocks (Sydney) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $4.39M | $1.68M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Barangaroo | The Rocks (Sydney) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 455 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 795 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 3,636 | 2,226 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 75,455 | 50,398 |
Barangaroo and The Rocks (Sydney) are commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barangaroo | The Rocks (Sydney) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Barangaroo · The Rocks (Sydney)
Transport
| Barangaroo | The Rocks (Sydney) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 78 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 17 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 710 m | 290 m |
Liveability
| Barangaroo | The Rocks (Sydney) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 32 | 35 |
| Parks | 3 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.5 km | 6.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.5 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.1 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Barangaroo | The Rocks (Sydney) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 220 | 629 |
| Estimated 2025 | 250 | 715 |
| Projected 2041 | 381 | 1,088 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.25% | 3.26% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Barangaroo or The Rocks (Sydney)?
Barangaroo has the higher transport score (Barangaroo 82/100 vs The Rocks (Sydney) 78/100).
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