New South Wales location profile
Rose Bay NSW 2029
Rose Bay is an affluent harbourside suburb in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs known for its waterfront lifestyle, leafy streets and village feel. It offers scenic harbour views, quality dining, and access to golf, tennis and boating, appealing to professionals and families.
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Why families consider Rose Bay
High-income, family-friendly and professional demographic with a notable Jewish community; lifestyle centres on the harbour, cafes and private schools, with housing ranging from Art Deco apartments to luxury homes.
Amenities & services
- Rose Bay Village shops (New South Head Rd & Plumer Rd)
- Double Bay retail precinct (nearby)
- Edgecliff Centre (nearby)
- Local GP, dental and allied health clinics
- St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst (nearby)
- Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick (nearby)
- Catalina Rose Bay
- Shuk Rose Bay
- Charcoal Fish Rose Bay
- Woollahra Library at Double Bay, 451 New South Head Rd, Double Bay
- Waverley Library, 32-48 Denison St, Bondi Junction
Transport & connectivity
- Rose Bay Ferry Wharf (F4 Circular Quay service)
- Bus routes 323, 324, 325
- Nearest train stations: Edgecliff and Bondi Junction
- Major roads: New South Head Rd, Old South Head Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Lyne Park Tennis Centre
- Sydney Seaplanes terminal
- Royal Sydney Golf Club (private)
- Woollahra Golf Course
- Harbour kayaking/SUP and sailing from Rose Bay
- Nearby swimming spots: Murray Rose (Redleaf) Pool, Bondi Beach (short drive)
- Lyne Park
- Tingira Memorial Park
- Royal Sydney Golf Club grounds
- Rose Bay foreshore and promenade
Education context
Multiple long day care centres and preschools in and around Rose Bay; availability is competitive and waitlists are common.
- UNSW Sydney, Kensington (~6–8km)
- University of Sydney, Camperdown/Darlington (~8–9km)
- UTS, Ultimo (~7–8km)
- The University of Notre Dame Australia, Darlinghurst (~5–6km)