Bellevue Hill vs Rose Bay
The verdict
Rose Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.97M versus $11.93M in Bellevue Hill. Bellevue Hill rates higher for transport (85 vs 80). Bellevue Hill has a shorter estimated CBD commute (26 vs 29 min). On the separate residential safety score, Rose Bay rates higher (100 vs 83/100 in Bellevue Hill).
Scores
| Bellevue Hill | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 91 |
| Transport | 85 | 80 |
| 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
| Bellevue Hill | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,590 | 9,911 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,315 | $2,539 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.1% | 62.7% |
| Born in Australia | 59.9% | 54.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bellevue Hill Moderate Growth · Rose Bay Stable
Property
| Bellevue Hill | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $11.93M | $4.97M |
| Median unit price | $1.53M | $1.84M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -5.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $2,150 | $1,975 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bellevue Hill | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 198 | 81 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 76 | 40 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 198 | 172 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,021 | 3,370 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bellevue Hill | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 7 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 4 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,161 | 1,146 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bellevue Hill · Rose Bay
Transport
| Bellevue Hill | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 68 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Bellevue Hill | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 17 |
| Parks | 7 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 91 | 401 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.3 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.6 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.8 km | 520 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Bellevue Hill | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,590 | 9,911 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,009 | 9,756 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,650 | 10,784 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | -0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bellevue Hill or Rose Bay?
Rose Bay has the higher residential safety score (Bellevue Hill 83/100 vs Rose Bay 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bellevue Hill or Rose Bay?
Rose Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.97M versus $11.93M.
Which has better schools, Bellevue Hill or Rose Bay?
Bellevue Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Bellevue Hill 1161 vs Rose Bay 1146; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bellevue Hill or Rose Bay?
Bellevue Hill has the higher transport score (Bellevue Hill 85/100 vs Rose Bay 80/100).
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