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 $1.10M, 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 58/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2011 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 Q1 2026
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:
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 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 1156
- St Vincent's CollegeSecondary · Independent · 0.6kmICSEA 1145
- Sydney Grammar School - Edgecliff Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 0.6km
- Glenmore Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1176
- Plunkett Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 968
- Sydney Distance Education High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1032
- SCEGGS DarlinghurstCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1209
- Ascham SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1217
- Double Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1135
- William Street CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.2km
- Crown Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1114
- Paddington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1155
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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
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 58/100, 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 4,411 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Rushcutters Bay?
In Rushcutters Bay, the median unit price is $1.10M. Median weekly house rent is $925.
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.