Rose Bay
NSW 2029 · Woollahra
9,911 (2021) → 9,756 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Rose Bay is a stable suburb in Woollahra, NSW 2029, about 6km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.97M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 80/100, and is right by the coast. Rose Bay has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: South Africa (9.34%), England (5.58%), New Zealand (2.12%), China (2.08%), USA (1.14%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.32%), Russian (1.98%), Spanish (1.54%), Italian (1.38%), Greek (1.15%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1119 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- McAuley Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1165
- KambalaCombined · IndependentICSEA 1158
- Rose Bay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1156
- Rose Bay Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1105
- Cranbrook Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent
- The Scots College ELC campusPrimary · Independent
- Kambala, Fernbank CampusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred HeartCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1161
- Kesser Torah CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1086
- Galilee Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1137
- The Scots CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1159
- The Scots College Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- Reddam House, Bondi CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.5km
- Cranbrook SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1178
- The Scots College, Ginahgulla Centre campusCombined · Independent · 1.6km
- Bellevue Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1147
- Wairoa SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1020
- WAYS SecondarySecondary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1000
- Bondi Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1121
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Rose Bay
Is Rose Bay safe?
Rose Bay has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,370 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rose Bay?
In Rose Bay, the median house price is $4.97M and the median unit price is $1.84M. Median weekly house rent is $1,975.
How far is Rose Bay from Sydney CBD?
Rose Bay is about 5.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 29 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Rose Bay?
Rose Bay has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1146 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rose Bay?
Rose Bay has a transport score of 80/100 and 47 bus stops.