Vaucluse
NSW 2030 · Woollahra
9,510 (2021) → 9,361 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Woollahra local government area (est. 64,569 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Vaucluse is a stable suburb in Woollahra, NSW 2030, about 7km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $9.64M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 76/100, and is right by the coast. Vaucluse has an overall score of 84/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 86/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2030 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: South Africa (8.03%), England (5.18%), China (3.15%), New Zealand (1.67%), USA (1.35%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.38%), Greek (2.53%), Russian (1.27%), Spanish (1.26%), Cantonese (1.24%)
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 1127 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred HeartCombined · IndependentICSEA 1160
- Vaucluse Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1145
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kambala, Fernbank CampusSecondary · Independent · 1km
- KambalaCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1169
- McAuley Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1168
- Kesser Torah CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1082
- Rose Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1145
- Cranbrook Junior SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.2km
- Rose Bay Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1107
- Cranbrook SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1181
- The Scots CollegeCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1162
- The Scots College, Ginahgulla Centre campusCombined · Independent · 3.2km
- Galilee Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1160
- Reddam House, Bondi CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.3km
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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 Vaucluse
Is Vaucluse safe?
Vaucluse has a residential safety score of 86/100, 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 2,219 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Vaucluse?
In Vaucluse, the median house price is $9.64M and the median unit price is $1.64M. Median weekly house rent is $3,200.
How far is Vaucluse from Sydney CBD?
Vaucluse is about 6.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 32 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Vaucluse?
Vaucluse has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1153 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Vaucluse?
Vaucluse has a transport score of 76/100 and 74 bus stops.