Rushcutters Bay vs The Rocks, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Rushcutters Bay | The Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.2/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 3.8/100 | 1.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 201.7 / 1k | 551.7 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | — |
| Walkability | 27.0/100 | 45.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 160 | 285 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 8 |
| Population | 2,335 | 629 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesRushcutters Bay
- Best for familiesRushcutters Bay
- Best for investmentRushcutters Bay
- Best for best schoolsRushcutters Bay
Comparison summary
Rushcutters Bay and The Rocks (Sydney - NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Rushcutters Bay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours The Rocks (Sydney - NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Rushcutters Bay; Crime rate favours Rushcutters Bay. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Rushcutters Bay, Families → Rushcutters Bay, Investment → Rushcutters Bay, Best schools → Rushcutters Bay.