Rose Bay vs Vaucluse
The verdict
Rose Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $6.59M versus $9.64M in Vaucluse. Rose Bay rates higher for liveability (100 vs 82). Rose Bay has a shorter estimated CBD commute (29 vs 32 min). On the separate residential safety score, Rose Bay rates higher (100 vs 86/100 in Vaucluse).
Scores
| Rose Bay | Vaucluse | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 84 |
| Transport | 81 | 76 |
| Education | 93 | 94 |
| Liveability | 100 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Rose Bay | Vaucluse | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,911 | 9,510 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,539 | $3,418 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.7% | 67.2% |
| Born in Australia | 54.8% | 58.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Rose Bay Stable · Vaucluse Stable
Property
| Rose Bay | Vaucluse | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $6.59M | $9.64M |
| Median unit price | $1.88M | $1.64M |
| House price YoY | 64.7% | -26.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,985 | $3,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 100 | 59 |
Median price history
Safety
| Rose Bay | Vaucluse | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 81 | 189 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 40 | 84 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 172 | 189 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,603 | 2,219 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Rose Bay | Vaucluse | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,147 | 1,153 |
See the full school list on each profile: Rose Bay · Vaucluse
Transport
| Rose Bay | Vaucluse | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 81 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 47 | 74 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 29 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Rose Bay | Vaucluse | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 17 | 12 |
| Parks | 8 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 401 | 284 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.4 km | 810 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.7 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 520 m | 790 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Rose Bay | Vaucluse | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,911 | 9,510 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,756 | 9,361 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,784 | 10,347 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.39% | -0.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Rose Bay or Vaucluse?
Rose Bay has the higher residential safety score (Rose Bay 100/100 vs Vaucluse 86/100).
Which is more affordable, Rose Bay or Vaucluse?
Rose Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $6.59M versus $9.64M.
Which has better schools, Rose Bay or Vaucluse?
Vaucluse has a higher average school ICSEA (Rose Bay 1147 vs Vaucluse 1153; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Rose Bay or Vaucluse?
Rose Bay has the higher transport score (Rose Bay 81/100 vs Vaucluse 76/100).
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