Overall score
Millers Point
43.6/100
Rushcutters Bay
39.2/100
Millers Point vs Rushcutters Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Rushcutters Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Millers PointRushcutters Bay
Crime rate
Millers Point
450.4 / 1k
Rushcutters Bay
189.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Millers Point
152
Rushcutters Bay
160
Population
Millers Point
1,735
Rushcutters Bay
2,335
Metric leadMillers Point 4Rushcutters Bay 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRushcutters Bay
- Best for familiesRushcutters Bay
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 | Millers Point | Rushcutters Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.6/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 1.1/100 | 3.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 450.4 / 1k | 189.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 17 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 6 |
| Walkability | 51.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 152 | 160 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 1 |
| Population | 1,735 | 2,335 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Millers Point is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, and Rushcutters Bay is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Millers Point pulls ahead on parks and reserves and public transport access, whereas Rushcutters Bay is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Rushcutters Bay, while Millers Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.