Elizabeth Bay vs Rushcutters Bay
The verdict
Rushcutters Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.10M versus $6.61M in Elizabeth Bay. On the separate residential safety score, Elizabeth Bay rates higher (88 vs 58/100 in Rushcutters Bay).
Scores
| Elizabeth Bay | Rushcutters Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 93 |
| Transport | 88 | 88 |
| Education | 93 | 92 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Elizabeth Bay | Rushcutters Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,878 | 2,335 |
| Median age | 43 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,116 | $1,877 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.1% | 65.3% |
| Born in Australia | 59.9% | 56.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Growth: Elizabeth Bay Moderate Growth · Rushcutters Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Elizabeth Bay | Rushcutters Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $6.61M | $3.10M |
| Median unit price | $938K | $1.10M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $925 | $925 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Elizabeth Bay | Rushcutters Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 82 | 214 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 328 | 343 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,736 | 4,411 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Elizabeth Bay | Rushcutters Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Elizabeth Bay · Rushcutters Bay
Transport
| Elizabeth Bay | Rushcutters Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 18 | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 600 m | 520 m |
Liveability
| Elizabeth Bay | Rushcutters 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 6 |
| Parks | 5 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.0 km | 4.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.9 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.8 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 870 m |
Population & growth
| Elizabeth Bay | Rushcutters Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,878 | 2,335 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,257 | 2,517 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,980 | 2,862 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Elizabeth Bay or Rushcutters Bay?
Elizabeth Bay has the higher residential safety score (Elizabeth Bay 88/100 vs Rushcutters Bay 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Elizabeth Bay or Rushcutters Bay?
Rushcutters Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.10M versus $6.61M.
Which has better public transport, Elizabeth Bay or Rushcutters Bay?
Elizabeth Bay and Rushcutters Bay have similar transport scores.
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