Point Piper vs Rose Bay
The verdict
Rose Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $6.59M versus $35.00M in Point Piper. Rose Bay rates higher for transport (81 vs 74). Rose Bay is closer to the coast (1.4 km vs 2.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Rose Bay rates higher (100 vs 59/100 in Point Piper).
Scores
| Point Piper | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 91 |
| Transport | 74 | 81 |
| Education | 94 | 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
| Point Piper | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,334 | 9,911 |
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,530 | $2,539 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.8% | 62.7% |
| Born in Australia | 58.5% | 54.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Point Piper Moderate Growth · Rose Bay Stable
Property
| Point Piper | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $35.00M | $6.59M |
| Median unit price | $4.32M | $1.88M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 64.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,500 | $1,985 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 71 | 100 |
Median price history
Safety
| Point Piper | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 225 | 81 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 300 | 40 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 150 | 172 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,523 | 2,603 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Point Piper | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,147 |
See the full school list on each profile: Point Piper · Rose Bay
Transport
| Point Piper | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 81 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 25 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Point Piper | 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 | 0 | 17 |
| Parks | 1 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 132 | 401 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 1.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.2 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.5 km | 520 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Point Piper | Rose Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,334 | 9,911 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,387 | 9,756 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,468 | 10,784 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.98% | -0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Point Piper or Rose Bay?
Rose Bay has the higher residential safety score (Point Piper 59/100 vs Rose Bay 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Point Piper or Rose Bay?
Rose Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $6.59M versus $35.00M.
Which has better public transport, Point Piper or Rose Bay?
Rose Bay has the higher transport score (Point Piper 74/100 vs Rose Bay 81/100).
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