Overall score
Redfern
54.4/100
Rushcutters Bay
44.5/100
Redfern vs Rushcutters Bay, NSW Suburb Comparison
Redfern for retirees and investment; Rushcutters Bay for families and value.
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
493
Rushcutters Bay
164
Population
Redfern
13,072
Rushcutters Bay
2,335
Metric leadRedfern 8Rushcutters Bay 32 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRedfern
- Best for familiesRushcutters Bay
- Best for investmentRedfern
- Best for best valueRushcutters Bay
- Best for best schoolsRushcutters 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 | Redfern | Rushcutters Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54.4/100 | 44.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.5/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 235.6 / 1k | 189.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 22 | 17 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 6 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 493 | 164 |
| Planning activity | 61 | 3 |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 27.9% |
| 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, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Rushcutters Bay stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Redfern, while Rushcutters Bay remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.