Montagu Bay vs Rose Bay
The verdict
Montagu Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (22 vs 23 min).
Scores
Montagu BayRose Bay
| Montagu Bay | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 75 |
| Transport | 61 | 58 |
| Education | 68 | 70 |
| Liveability | 97 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Montagu Bay | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 718 | 1,188 |
| Median age | 43 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,489 | $1,757 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.5% | 51.9% |
| Born in Australia | 77.7% | 79.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Montagu Bay Moderate Growth · Rose Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Montagu Bay | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Montagu Bay | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Montagu Bay | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,086 | 975 |
See the full school list on each profile: Montagu Bay · Rose Bay
Transport
| Montagu Bay | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 23 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Montagu Bay | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.8°C | 21.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 270 m | 250 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.2 km | 3.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.7 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.9 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Montagu Bay | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 718 | 1,188 |
| Estimated 2025 | 716 | 1,173 |
| Projected 2041 | 831 | 1,374 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.07% | -0.32% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Montagu Bay or Rose Bay?
Montagu Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Montagu Bay 1086 vs Rose Bay 975; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Montagu Bay or Rose Bay?
Montagu Bay has the higher transport score (Montagu Bay 61/100 vs Rose Bay 58/100).
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