Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 2.2 km apart, on the same open data. Rose Bay scores higher on 1 of 10 measures.
| Rose Bay | Vaucluse | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 88 | 92 |
| Safety | 49 | 71 |
| Wealth | 66 | 94 |
| Value | 32 | 82 |
| Parks | 33 | 84 |
| Cafés | 68 | 72 |
| Transit | 64 | 69 |
| Green space | 22 | 74 |
| Active & healthy | 54 | 66 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 92 | 24 |
| Median rent | $630/wk | $700/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | — | $7,280,000 |
| Population | 9,911 | 9,510 |
| Full profile | Rose Bay in full | Vaucluse in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Vaucluse scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Rose Bay scores higher on 1 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Rose Bay or Vaucluse.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →