ROSE BAY

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $4,210,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $2,050,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 3,077
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 4.5%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 9,911
Density 3,917.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

ROSE BAY Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $4,210,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $2,050,000
Unit Sales Volume 41 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House No data
2 Bed Unit $900/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,750/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

ROSE BAY Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 3,077 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.46x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

ROSE BAY 3,077/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

ROSE BAY has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

ROSE BAY Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

9,911
Total Population
3,917
people/km² density
4.5%
Chinese Population
Near average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
2,803 people
28.3%
2
Australia
2,026 people
20.4%
3
Ireland
909 people
9.2%
4
Sth_African
685 people
6.9%
5
Scotland
677 people
6.8%

Transport

7.3 km
to Sydney CBD
19 min
drive to CBD
48 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools (1)

Independent (1)

Kambala

Details
82.2 score K-12 Girls

ROSE BAY Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 5 neighbouring suburbs

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About ROSE BAY

Rose Bay is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 7.3km from CBD, about 48 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 9,911 with a density of 3917 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $4,210,000, above Sydney average; unit median $2,050,000, above Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, independent school Kambala has 152.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 3077 per 100,000, 0.46x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 28.28%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (20.44%) and Irish (9.17%).

Transport: No train station coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Rose Bay has a house median of $4,210,000 and unit median of $2,050,000. Property prices are significantly above Sydney median, a premium residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Rose Bay has a crime rate of 3077 per 100,000, which is 0.46x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: Kambala, 2024 HSC results: 152 Distinguished Achievers, 10 All Rounders, 3 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 82.2.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Rose Bay has a population of 9,911, with Chinese comprising 4.50%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: English (28.28%), Aust (20.44%), Irish (9.17%), Sth_African (6.91%), Scottish (6.83%).

Rose Bay is approximately 7.3km from Sydney CBD, about 19 minutes by car or 48 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Close to city centre, very convenient commute.