Haymarket vs Rushcutters Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Haymarket | Rushcutters Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.5/100 | 34.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.4/100 | 3.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 551.1 / 1k | 201.7 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 128 | 6 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 772 | 160 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 1 |
| Population | 8,305 | 2,335 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesRushcutters Bay
- Best for familiesRushcutters Bay
- Best for best valueHaymarket
- Best for best schoolsRushcutters Bay
Comparison summary
Haymarket and Rushcutters Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Haymarket leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Haymarket; Housing (desirability) favours Haymarket; Crime rate favours Rushcutters Bay. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Rushcutters Bay, Families → Rushcutters Bay, Best value → Haymarket, Best schools → Rushcutters Bay.