Rushcutters Bay
NSW 2011 · Sydney
2,335 (2021) → 2,517 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Rushcutters Bay is a moderate growth suburb in Sydney, NSW 2011, about 2km from Sydney CBD. With a median unit price of $986K, Rushcutters Bay is a predominantly apartment market. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 88/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Rushcutters Bay has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 65/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: England (6.64%), New Zealand (3.77%), Brazil (1.37%), USA (1.33%), South Africa (1.28%)
Top languages: Spanish (1.88%), French (1.58%), Mandarin (1.54%), Italian (1.24%), Portuguese (1.16%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1114 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Darlinghurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1148
- St Vincent's CollegeSecondary · Independent · 0.6kmICSEA 1137
- Sydney Grammar School - Edgecliff Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 0.6km
- Glenmore Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1176
- Plunkett Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 952
- Sydney Distance Education High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1029
- SCEGGS DarlinghurstCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1202
- Ascham SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1203
- Double Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1137
- Crown Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1116
- Paddington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1144
- St Mary's Cathedral CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Rushcutters Bay
Is Rushcutters Bay safe?
Rushcutters Bay has a residential safety score of 65/100, 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 4,754 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rushcutters Bay?
In Rushcutters Bay, the median unit price is $986K. Median weekly house rent is $935.
How far is Rushcutters Bay from Sydney CBD?
Rushcutters Bay is about 2.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 18 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Rushcutters Bay?
Rushcutters Bay has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Rushcutters Bay?
Rushcutters Bay has a transport score of 88/100 and 3 bus stops.