Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kings Cross vs Hmas Rushcutters.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Hmas Rushcutters edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hmas Rushcutters (1126) sits above Kings Cross (1118).

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

Hmas Rushcutters edges out on average school ICSEA (1126 vs 1118).

Common questionsKings Cross vs Hmas Rushcutters

Common questions

Does Kings Cross or Hmas Rushcutters have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hmas Rushcutters scores 1126 vs 1118 in Kings Cross. 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

Kings Cross
Metric
Hmas Rushcutters

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$490/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$750/wk
$417/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$638/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
20
Transit score
10
100
Bike score
100
18,187
Population
7,810
39
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1118
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).