Potts Point vs Rushcutters Bay
The verdict
Rushcutters Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.10M versus $6.94M in Potts Point. Potts Point rates higher for transport (98 vs 88). Potts Point has a shorter estimated CBD commute (12 vs 18 min).
Scores
| Potts Point | Rushcutters Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 93 |
| Transport | 98 | 88 |
| Education | 92 | 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
| Potts Point | Rushcutters Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,183 | 2,335 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,054 | $1,877 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.6% | 65.3% |
| Born in Australia | 50.0% | 56.5% |
| Avg household size | 1.4 | 1.5 |
Growth: Potts Point Moderate Growth · Rushcutters Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Potts Point | Rushcutters Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $6.94M | $3.10M |
| Median unit price | $933K | $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) | 56 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Potts Point | Rushcutters Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 111 | 214 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 97 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 599 | 343 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 18,293 | 4,411 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Potts Point | Rushcutters Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,145 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Potts Point · Rushcutters Bay
Transport
| Potts Point | Rushcutters Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 88 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 3 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 12 | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 870 m | 520 m |
Liveability
| Potts Point | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 80 | 6 |
| Parks | 3 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.3 km | 4.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.8 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.0 km | 3.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.2 km | 870 m |
Population & growth
| Potts Point | Rushcutters Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,183 | 2,335 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,741 | 2,517 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,805 | 2,862 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.89% | 1.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Potts Point or Rushcutters Bay?
Rushcutters Bay has the higher residential safety score (Potts Point 55/100 vs Rushcutters Bay 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Potts Point or Rushcutters Bay?
Rushcutters Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.10M versus $6.94M.
Which has better public transport, Potts Point or Rushcutters Bay?
Potts Point has the higher transport score (Potts Point 98/100 vs Rushcutters Bay 88/100).
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