Rose Bay, NSW 2029 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rose Bay is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2029, home to 9,911 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Waverley local government area and roughly 5 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 9,911
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,539 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,398 /week
- Median family income
- $3,510 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Woollahra
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wentworth
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $630 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,250
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Rose Bay Public School
- Rose Bay Secondary College
- Bellevue Hill Public School
- Wairoa School
- Bondi Beach Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 ferry stop, 34 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 ferry stop, 163 bus stops
- Old South Head Rd Opp Chaleyer St
- Old South Head Rd At The Avenue
- Rose Bay Public School, Albemarle Av
- New South Head Rd At Kent Rd
- Rose Bay Wharf
Lifestyle & amenities
- 20 cafés
- 41 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 45 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
- 19 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 5.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 92.5% of the 6,174 resolvable premises in Rose Bay. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 6.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.7%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 92.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 256 across postcode 2029 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 64 violent offences, 60 theft, 38 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rose Bay?
Rose Bay (NSW 2029) had 9,911 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Woollahra local government area.
What is the median rent in Rose Bay?
The median advertised rent in Rose Bay is $630/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rose Bay?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Rose Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Rose Bay Public School (0.5 km), Rose Bay Secondary College (0.9 km), Bellevue Hill Public School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rose Bay?
Rose Bay is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (92.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rose Bay?
Across postcode 2029, 256 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (64), theft (60), other (38). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Rose Bay?
In Rose Bay, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (5.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Rose Bay?
164 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Rose Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 34 bus stops, 1 ferry stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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