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 $6.59M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 81/100, 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2029 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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
- KambalaCombined · IndependentICSEA 1169
- McAuley Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1168
- Rose Bay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1145
- Rose Bay Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1107
- Cranbrook Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent
- Kambala, Fernbank CampusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred HeartCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1160
- Kesser Torah CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1082
- Galilee Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1160
- The Scots CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1162
- The Scots College Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5km
- Reddam House, Bondi CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.5km
- Cranbrook SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1181
- The Scots College ELC campusPrimary · Independent · 1.6km
- The Scots College, Ginahgulla Centre campusCombined · Independent · 1.6km
- Bellevue Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1156
- Wairoa SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1025
- WAYS SecondarySecondary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 987
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 2,603 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rose Bay?
In Rose Bay, the median house price is $6.59M and the median unit price is $1.88M. Median weekly house rent is $1,985.
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 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1147 (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 81/100 and 47 bus stops.