Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay, NSW 2940
Inner-Sydney convenience with a character all its own.
- Urban convenience
- $713/wk Median
- 26.0% Renters
Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.9k
- Median age
- 44
- Median weekly rent
- $713
- To the CBD
- 6km
- Walkability
- 8.5
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay for the balance it strikes — close enough to Sydney's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 26.0% of the suburb's 11,924 residents rent.
Around Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay
Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay Junction
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay Common
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay
Real questions renters ask before moving to Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay.
How far is Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay from the Sydney CBD?
Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay is approximately 6km from the Sydney CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay family-friendly for renters?
Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay has around 7 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $713/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Sydney.
Is Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay has a 26.0% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
How much does it cost to rent in Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Rose Bay - Vaucluse - Watsons Bay is $713. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $713 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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