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Rushcutters Bay is a harbourside eastern suburb of Sydney, located 3 kilometres east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Sydney. The suburb of Rushcutters Bay sits beside the bay it takes its name from, on Sydney Harbour. It is surrounded by the suburbs of Elizabeth Bay, Darlinghurst, Paddington, and Darling Point.

History

The area was first known as ‘Rush Cutting Bay’ because the swampy land was covered in tall rushes that were used by early settlers for thatching houses. In 1878, 6 acres were reserved for recreation, and after reclamation work was completed, Rushcutters Bay Park was created.

Transport and Facilities

Rushcutters Bay is well situated for easy transport to the city, and residents can travel the short distance to neighbouring Darlinghurst, Paddington and the City for a vast array of shopping, dining and recreational facilities, as well as some of the top schools in Syndey.