Rushcutters Bay at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
2,335
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Rushcutters Bay.
The postcode for Rushcutters Bay is 2011 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Rushcutters Bay (2011) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
Rushcutters Bay has roughly 2,335 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Rushcutters 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rushcutters Bay's population at 2,335, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (35% own, 63% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (62%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,335
Median age
38
Family households
32%
Lone person
62%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
35%
Renter occupied
63%
At a deeper level
2,335
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
111
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
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rushcutters Bay.
Local schools for Rushcutters Bay
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Government School Catchment
Darlinghurst Public School
Sydney Distance Education High School
Glenmore Road 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 Rushcutters Bay.
- What is the Rushcutters Bay postcode?
- Rushcutters Bay is in the 2011 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Rushcutters Bay?
- Rushcutters Bay is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2011. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Rushcutters Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Rushcutters Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Rushcutters Bay on this page, including St Vincent's College, Darlinghurst Public School, Sydney Distance Education High School.
- How walkable is Rushcutters Bay?
- Rushcutters Bay has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Rushcutters Bay?
- Rushcutters Bay is close to Hmas Rushcutters, Elizabeth Bay, Kings Cross, Woolloomooloo, Potts Point.
- What is the population of Rushcutters Bay?
- The population of Rushcutters Bay is approximately 2,335 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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