Suburb comparison
Edgecliff vs Rose Bay — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Rose Bay commands a $2.91M premium on median property price over Edgecliff; Rose Bay is $100/wk cheaper per week to rent; Rose Bay has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Woollahra
Edgecliff
2027
Woollahra
Rose Bay
2029
Choose Edgecliff if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Choose Rose Bay if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
- Rose Bay leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Edgecliff or Rose Bay more expensive?
- Rose Bay has the higher median house price ($7.12M) compared with $4.21M in Edgecliff.
- Which is better for renters — Edgecliff or Rose Bay?
- Median weekly rent is $1050/wk in Edgecliff and $950/wk in Rose Bay, making Rose Bay the more affordable rental market.
- Is Edgecliff or Rose Bay at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Edgecliff vs Rose Bay?
- Edgecliff has 0 schools in the postcode, and Rose Bay has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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