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NSW · Woollahra Council
Rose Bay, 2029
Est. population · Jun 2025
9,319
Growth (1 yr)
+0.1%
Growth (5 yr)
-1.8%
Median age
40
Median income
$2,539/wk
Employment rate
61.4%
Languages at home
20.9%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Russian, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, Rose Bay is a established suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. A large share of residents were born overseas, and languages other than English are widely spoken at home.
Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Community and employment, plus growth momentum push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as safety look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Rose Bay snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$1,100/wk
Houses $1,985 · Units $1,000
Population (ERP)
9,319
+0.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#22
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
14th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
40th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
96th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 69.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 3% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 268th in Australia
- State rank
- 55th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #22 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #36 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $1,000
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,985
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $1,100
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 130
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
9,319(June 2025)
+0.1% annual · -1.8% over 5 years · 40th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.1%
- 5-year growth
- -1.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +11
- Change in 5 years
- -171
- Growth rank in NSW
- 40th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~9,250), extrapolated at -0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 9,911
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $2,539
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 513 of 4,520
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,250
- Employment rate
- 61.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 826 / 349 / 2,758 (+ 59 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 334
- Against the person
- 88
- Against property
- 112
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 35.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 113 residents
- State safety percentile
- 14.1th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.3%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions36
- Fraud32
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment29
- Liquor Offences29
- Malicious Damage To Property29
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 13
- Median school ICSEA (13 schools)
- 1,156
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 96th
School list
- Rose Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1145 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 55% · 377 students · Top SEA quarter 59% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- McAuley Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1168 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 273 students · Top SEA quarter 66% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Rose Bay Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1107 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 47% · 1,127 students · Top SEA quarter 43% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- KambalaCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1169 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 986 students · Top SEA quarter 70% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred HeartCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1160 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 851 students · Top SEA quarter 66% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Kesser Torah CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1082 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 484 students · Top SEA quarter 31% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Galilee Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1160 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 88 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- The Scots CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1162 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 37% · 2,076 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Cranbrook SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1181 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 1,693 students · Top SEA quarter 73% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Bellevue Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1156 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 78% · 573 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Greenwood Rose Baykindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
91 public transport stops in this suburb
- Dover Rd At Old South Head Rd
- Old South Head Rd After O'Sullivan Rd
- Victory St At Dover Rd
- Victory St At Strickland St
- Victory St Opp Gilbert St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
656 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
12 restaurants · 5 cafes · 1 pubs · 4 supermarkets · 3 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 4 bakeries · 5 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 24 food & drink venues nearby
- Decent local green space — 7 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 91 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 9 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 401 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.5
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.42
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.71
Food & drink(24)
- Bakers DelightBakery
- Jesse's BakeryBakery
- La BretagneBakery
- SonomaBakery
- Cafe 809Cafe
- Collins Lane CafeCafe
- Jezve CoffeeCafe
550 New South Head Road, Rose Bay
- Rose BakehouseCafe
- Sugar & Spoon CafeCafe
- Chargrill Charlie'sFast food
- Domino'sFast food
- Hotel Rose BayPub
807 New South Head Road
- 1 Best ThaiRestaurant
668 New South Head Road, Rose Bay
- BittonRestaurant
- CatalinaRestaurant
Lyne Park New South Head Road, Rose Bay
- Fei JaiRestaurant
- Grandfather's MoustacheRestaurant
New South Head Road
- Il ChookoRestaurant
- Jewel on the BayRestaurant
- Kami Japanese RestaurantRestaurant
624-634 New South Head Road
- Mangia e BeviRestaurant
- May KwaiRestaurant
710 New South Head Road, Rose Bay
- Sushi Bar Rose BayRestaurant
734 New South Head Road
- The Best ThaiRestaurant
Shopping(12)
- Auburn Meadow MeatsButcher
New South Head Road
- Hudson MeatsButcher
- BP ShopConvenience store
- BP ShopConvenience store
599 Old South Head Road, Rose Bay
- Parisi's Food HallGreengrocer
- ColesSupermarket
694-696 Old South Head Road
- Harris FarmSupermarket
- IGASupermarket
1-5 Dover Road, Rose Bay
- Woolworths MetroSupermarket
757 New South Head Road
Community(9)
- Greenwood Rose BayKindergarten
- Kindergarten (2)
- Cranbrook Junior SchoolSchool
6 Kent Road
- KambalaSchool
- McAuley Primary SchoolSchool
- Rose Bay Public SchoolSchool
Rose Bay
- Rose Bay Secondary CollegeSchool
34A Hardy Street
- School
Health & services(8)
- MDentistryDentist
733 Nee South Head Road
- Rose Bay Dental & PhysiotherapyDentist
- Rise Bay Medical ClinicMedical clinic
- Rose Bay Family Medical CentreMedical clinic
23 Dover Road
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- Plumber Road PharmacyPharmacy
- Rose Bay PharmacyPharmacy
New South Head Road
- Rose Bay Vet HospitalVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(408)
- Royal Sydney Golf ClubGolf course
Kent Road, Rose Bay
- Woollahra Golf ClubGolf course
O'Sullivan Road
- Anytime FitnessGym
- Lyne ParkPark
- Onslow Street ReservePark
- Pannerong ReservePark
- Park
- Percival ParkPark
- Tingira Memorial ParkPark
- Woollahra ParkPark
- Lyne Park PlaygroundPlayground
- Lyne Park Tennis CentreSports centre
- Andrew Petrie Oval (Woollahra Oval 1)Sports field
- Dangar OvalSports field
- Lyne Park Basketball CourtSports field
- Oval 2Sports field
- Oval 3Sports field
- Sports field
- Woollahra Municipal CouncilSports field
- Swimming pool (389)
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Transport(45)
45 bus stops
Other(73)
- Alcohol
- Dancing FrogArtwork
- EmbarkArtwork
- OneArtwork
- PelicansArtwork
- NABATM
- Commonwealth BankBank
- St. GeorgeBank
- Skin & TonicBeauty salon
658a New South Head Road
- Stats NailsBeauty salon
New South Head Road
- Bench (19)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Rose Bay Aquatic HireBoat Rental
- Boat Storage
- Crystal Car WashCar wash
- ArielleClothes
- Feisty Little MouseClothes
New South Head Road
- For Artists OnlyClothes
658 New South Head Road
- The Bust Stop Professional Bra FittersClothes
New South Head Road
- Bunnings WarehouseDoityourself
- Drinking water (5)
- Dry Cleaning
- Lawrence Dry CleanersDry Cleaning
- JetchargeEV charging
- Fitness Station
- Florist & NurseryFlorist
New South Head Road
- Framing & Art MattersFrame
- Rose Bay Community GardenGarden
- Made on EarthGift
712 New South Head Road
- Anthony TalbotHairdresser
- Barbers at the BayHairdresser
670 New South Head Road
- D'Aguanno Hair DesignHairdresser
- Kaos HeadquartersHairdresser
- Rose Bay HardwareHardware
New South Head Road
- Information (2)
- Remembering the last major flying boat baseInformation
- Laundry
- Thai Massage Rose BayMassage
- Motorcycle Parking (3)
- Kofsky OptometryOptician
- Rose Bay Eyecare CentreOptician
New South Head Road
- Jezve CoffeeOutdoor Seating
- Parking (16)
- Secure ParkParking
- Parking Entrance (6)
- Parking Space (20)
- BPPetrol station
- BP Rose Bay CentralPetrol station
- Petrol station
- Picnic Table (6)
- Greek Orthodox Christian Church of Saint GeorgePlace of worship
90-92 Newcastle Street
- Rose Bay - Vaucluse Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
518A Old South Head Road
- Saint Mary MagdalenePlace of worship
- South Head SynagoguePlace of worship
- St Andrews Scots Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
2 Carlisle Street
- Australia PostPost Box
- Rose Bay North Post OfficePost office
663 Old South Head Road
- Rose Bay Post OfficePost office
12 Dover Road
- Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
- Public toilets
- Woollahra Municipal CouncilPublic toilets
550 New South Head Road
- Recycling (2)
- Shelter (2)
- Fussy Feet Children's ShoesShoes
- Shoes in the AtticShoes
New South Head Road
- Shower
- Slipway
- Regis Wentworth ManorSocial Facility
- Rose Bay Towers Retirement VillageSocial Facility
- TelstraTelephone
- Red RocketToys
- Flight CentreTravel Agency
- Waste Basket (7)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
6 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Lyne ParkPark
- Onslow Street ReservePark
- Pannerong ReservePark
- Percival ParkPark
- Tingira Memorial ParkPark
- Woollahra ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 90
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
5 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Greek Orthodox Christian Church of Saint George
90-92 Newcastle Street
- Rose Bay - Vaucluse Uniting Church
518A Old South Head Road
- Saint Mary Magdalene
- South Head Synagogue
- St Andrews Scots Presbyterian Church
2 Carlisle Street
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 7
- Nearest hospital
- Double Bay Day Hospital (2.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- MDentistryNee South Head RoadDentist
- Plumber Road PharmacyPharmacy
- Rise Bay Medical ClinicDoctor
- Rose Bay Dental & PhysiotherapyDentist
- Rose Bay Family Medical CentreDover RoadDoctor
- Rose Bay PharmacyNew South Head RoadPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 112
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 12.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 70 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 CHAMBERLAIN AVENUE ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 BALFOUR ROAD ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure36 CHAMBERLAIN AVENUE ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space20 BERESFORD ROAD ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Pathways and paving; Stairway; Swimming pool80 ONSLOW STREET ROSE BAY 2029Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space20 BERESFORD ROAD ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation28 HAMILTON STREET ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation96 THE PLAZA ROSE BAY 2029Additional Information Requested
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 CHAMBERLAIN AVENUE ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 4 DUMARESQ ROAD ROSE BAY 2029Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 NORTHCOTE STREET ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 RAWSON ROAD ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling67 O'SULLIVAN ROAD ROSE BAY 2029Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 BERESFORD ROAD ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling634 OLD SOUTH HEAD ROAD ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation16 BEAUMONT STREET ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool32 BERESFORD ROAD ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure36 CHAMBERLAIN AVENUE ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation11 COLLINS AVENUE ROSE BAY 2029Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Driveways and hard stand spaces69 CHALEYER STREET ROSE BAY 2029Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 DUDLEY ROAD ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)11 STRICKLAND STREET ROSE BAY 2029Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Fences; Supporting Development12 RAWSON ROAD ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation14 RAWSON ROAD ROSE BAY 2029Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Building identification sign; Business identification sign; Retail Premise30 ALBEMARLE AVENUE ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
- Subdivision6 BEAUMONT STREET ROSE BAY 2029Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)855 NEW SOUTH HEAD ROAD ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)56 LIVERPOOL STREET ROSE BAY 2029Additional Information Requested
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure35 WILBERFORCE AVENUE ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 KENT ROAD ROSE BAY 2029Rejected
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation11 COLLINS AVENUE ROSE BAY 2029Under Assessment
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure525 OLD SOUTH HEAD ROAD ROSE BAY 2029Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure103 CHALEYER STREET ROSE BAY 2029Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 KENT ROAD ROSE BAY 2029Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24 TIVOLI AVENUE ROSE BAY 2029Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 ROBERTS STREET ROSE BAY 2029Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure617 OLD SOUTH HEAD ROAD ROSE BAY 2029Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation22 STRICKLAND STREET ROSE BAY 2029Determined
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Building identification sign; Business identification sign; Retail Premise30 ALBEMARLE AVENUE ROSE BAY 2029Rejected
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation13 CECIL ROAD ROSE BAY 2029Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksOld South Head Road, William Street31 Aug 2026 – 03 Sep 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
3 heritage places
- Salisbury Court1-7 Salisbury Road Rose BaySHR
- Site of Ficus superba var henneana tree3-4 Fernleigh Gardens Rose BaySHR
- Sydney Croquet Clubhouse, its collections, lawns and groundsO'Sullivan Road, Rose BaySHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Wentworth
- Member of Parliament
- Allegra SPENDER (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,463
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 49.4%Labor 50.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.7 km away).
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
13.5 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Rose BayLabor 35.1% · Coalition 64.9% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Rose Bay CentralLabor 35.2% · Coalition 64.8% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- EdgecliffLabor 44.7% · Coalition 55.3% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Dover HeightsLabor 28.5% · Coalition 71.5% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Bondi NorthLabor 48.2% · Coalition 51.8% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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