Overall score
Haymarket
54.0/100
Rushcutters Bay
44.5/100
Haymarket vs Rushcutters Bay, NSW Suburb Comparison
Haymarket for retirees and value; Rushcutters Bay for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HaymarketRushcutters Bay
Crime rate
Haymarket
450.7 / 1k
Rushcutters Bay
189.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Haymarket
798
Rushcutters Bay
164
Population
Haymarket
8,305
Rushcutters Bay
2,335
Metric leadHaymarket 7Rushcutters Bay 42 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHaymarket
- Best for familiesRushcutters Bay
- Best for investmentRushcutters Bay
- Best for best valueHaymarket
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Haymarket | Rushcutters Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.0/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.6/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 450.7 / 1k | 189.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 26 | 17 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 128 | 6 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 798 | 164 |
| Planning activity | 44 | 3 |
| Green cover | 5.5% | 27.9% |
| Population | 8,305 | 2,335 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Haymarket is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Rushcutters Bay is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Haymarket is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Rushcutters Bay answers with a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Haymarket the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Rushcutters Bay.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.