Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rushcutters Bay vs Kings Cross.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rushcutters Bay (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

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

Common questionsRushcutters Bay vs Kings Cross

Common questions

Does Rushcutters Bay or Kings Cross have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rushcutters Bay 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

Rushcutters Bay
Metric
Kings Cross

Price & Market

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

Rental

$490/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$490/wk
$450/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$417/wk
35.0%
Owner occupied
63.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
10
Transit score
20
100
Bike score
100
2,335
Population
18,187
38
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1126
Avg ICSEA
1118

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).