RUSHCUTTERS BAY

Sydney East
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House Median
No data available
Unit Median
This suburb $1,104,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 4,668
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 5.3%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 2,335
Density 14,835.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

RUSHCUTTERS BAY Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median No data
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $1,104,000
Unit Sales Volume 162 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $1,050/wk
3 Bed House No data
2 Bed Unit $1,100/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,475/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

RUSHCUTTERS BAY Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Relatively Safe
Crime rate: 4,668 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.70x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

RUSHCUTTERS BAY 4,668/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

RUSHCUTTERS 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.

RUSHCUTTERS BAY Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

2,335
Total Population
14,835
people/km² density
5.3%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
817 people
35.0%
2
Australia
432 people
18.5%
3
Ireland
325 people
13.9%
4
Scotland
282 people
12.1%
5
China
123 people
5.3%

Transport

3.9 km
to Sydney CBD
13 min
drive to CBD
26 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

RUSHCUTTERS BAY Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 6 neighbouring suburbs

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About RUSHCUTTERS BAY

Rushcutters Bay is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 3.9km from CBD, about 26 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 2,335 with a density of 14835 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), unit median $1,104,000, above Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 4668 per 100,000, 0.70x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 34.99%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (18.50%) and Irish (13.92%), Chinese comprises 5.27%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Rushcutters Bay has a unit median of $1,104,000. Limited house data available. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Rushcutters Bay has a crime rate of 4668 per 100,000, which is 0.70x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: Sydney Grammar School, 2024 HSC results: 768 Distinguished Achievers, 76 All Rounders, 37 Top Achievers, 7 First in Course, AU Guide Score 97.0 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Rushcutters Bay has a population of 2,335, with Chinese comprising 5.30%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (34.99%), Aust (18.50%), Irish (13.92%), Scottish (12.08%), Chinese (5.27%).

Rushcutters Bay is approximately 3.9km from Sydney CBD, about 13 minutes by car or 26 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Close to city centre, very convenient commute.