ROSE BAY
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Kambala
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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.