Overall score
Redfern
69.7/100
Rushcutters Bay
39.2/100
Redfern vs Rushcutters Bay, NSW suburb comparison
Redfern for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RedfernRushcutters Bay
Crime rate
Redfern
235.6 / 1k
Rushcutters Bay
189.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Redfern
465
Rushcutters Bay
160
Population
Redfern
13,072
Rushcutters Bay
2,335
Metric leadRedfern 8Rushcutters Bay 21 tiedacross 11 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 | Redfern | Rushcutters Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69.7/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 10.1/100 | 3.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 235.6 / 1k | 189.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 22 | 17 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 6 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 465 | 160 |
| Planning activity | 50 | 1 |
| Population | 13,072 | 2,335 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Redfern is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Rushcutters Bay is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Redfern tends to lead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, while Rushcutters Bay stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Redfern, while Rushcutters Bay remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.