Side by sideSuburb comparison

Darlinghurst vs Rushcutters Bay.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rushcutters Bay (1126) sits above Darlinghurst (1121).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Rushcutters Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1121).

Common questionsDarlinghurst vs Rushcutters Bay

Common questions

Does Darlinghurst or Rushcutters Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rushcutters Bay scores 1126 vs 1121 in Darlinghurst. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Darlinghurst
Metric
Rushcutters Bay

Price & Market

$2,392,500
Median house
$1,000,000
Median unit
+0.8%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
42 days
Days on market

Rental

$550/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$490/wk
$550/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
36.0%
Owner occupied
35.0%
62.0%
Renter occupied
63.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
20
Transit score
10
100
Bike score
100
10,615
Population
2,335
37
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1121
Avg ICSEA
1126

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).