Redfern 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 | Redfern | Rushcutters Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.6/100 | 34.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.1/100 | 3.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 257.5 / 1k | 201.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 6 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 465 | 160 |
| Planning activity | 38 | 1 |
| Population | 13,072 | 2,335 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Redfern and Rushcutters Bay offer different strengths across official suburb data. Redfern leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Redfern; Housing (desirability) favours Redfern; Crime rate favours Rushcutters Bay. Quick verdicts: Families → Redfern, Investment → Redfern, Best value → Redfern, Best schools → Redfern.