Overall score
Haymarket
61.7/100
The Rocks
50.3/100
Haymarket vs The Rocks, NSW suburb comparison
Haymarket for investment and value; The Rocks for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HaymarketThe Rocks
Crime rate
Haymarket
450.7 / 1k
The Rocks
449.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Haymarket
772
The Rocks
285
Population
Haymarket
8,305
The Rocks
629
Metric leadHaymarket 6The Rocks 31 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | The Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.7/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.4/100 | 1.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 450.7 / 1k | 449.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 26 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 128 | — |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 772 | 285 |
| Planning activity | 36 | 9 |
| Population | 8,305 | 629 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Haymarket is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and The Rocks is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Haymarket pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas The Rocks is the better pick for parks and reserves and a calmer planning outlook.
Haymarket suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas The Rocks is the stronger match for retirees.