Rose Bay at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
9,911
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Rose Bay.
The postcode for Rose Bay is 2029 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Rose Bay (2029) sits in the Waverley region of NSW.
Rose Bay has roughly 9,911 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rose Bay scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 9 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rose Bay's population at 9,911, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9,911
Median age
40
Family households
65%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1050/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$630/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
9,911
Median age: 40
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
334
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rose Bay.
Local schools for Rose Bay
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Government School Catchment
Rose Bay Public School
Rose Bay Secondary College
Bellevue Hill Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rose Bay.
- What is the Rose Bay postcode?
- Rose Bay is in the 2029 postcode, in NSW, in the Waverley Council region.
- Where is Rose Bay?
- Rose Bay is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2029. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Waverley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rose Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1050, for units it's $630.
- What schools are in Rose Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Rose Bay on this page, including Rose Bay Public School, McAuley Catholic Primary School, Rose Bay Secondary College.
- How walkable is Rose Bay?
- Rose Bay has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rose Bay?
- Rose Bay is close to Dover Heights, Bellevue Hill, Point Piper, Rose Bay North, Bondi.
- What is the population of Rose Bay?
- The population of Rose Bay is approximately 9,911 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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