Waverley Council
Rose Bay
Rose Bay at a glance
Median house
$2,275,000
-20.2% year on year
Median unit
$514,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
9,911
Median age 40
About
Welcome to Rose Bay.
Rose Bay is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,275,000
-20.2% over the past year. Median unit price $514,800.
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
$2,275,000
-20.2% annual growth
$514,800
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
9,911
Median age: 40
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.40%
Based on $2,275,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.36%
Based on $514,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-20.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202654%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -20.2%/yr
2021
$7.0M
5-year change
-68%
2026
$2.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
9,911
Median age
40
Family households
65%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
0
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rose Bay Public School
Rose Bay Secondary College
Bellevue Hill Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Rose Bay?
- The median house price in Rose Bay, NSW 2029 is $2,275,000. The median unit price is $514,800. Annual growth is -20.2%.
- What is the Rose Bay postcode?
- Rose Bay is in the 2029 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Rose Bay has approximately 9,911 residents. 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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