How far is Double Bay from Sydney CBD?

Double Bay is approximately 4 kilometres from Sydney CBD. The drive takes approximately 15-25 min in peak hour and 8-12 min off-peak.

Does Double Bay have public transport?

The nearest train station is Edgecliff (0.7 km away, approximately 9 min walk) on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line. Bus services include 323, 324, 325, running to Circular Quay via Edgecliff in approximately 20-25 min.

What is the population of Double Bay?

According to the 2021 Census, Double Bay has a population of 4,709 residents. The suburb is part of the broader NSW metropolitan area.

Is Double Bay a good place to live?

Double Bay is well-suited to families and those seeking an upmarket lifestyle, offering a comfortable suburban lifestyle in NSW. Residents enjoy easy access to Steyne Park, Blackburn Gardens, and the harbour foreshore, with Double Bay Beach providing a quiet sandy retreat.

What is the postcode for Double Bay?

The postcode for Double Bay is 2028. It is located in New South Wales (NSW).

What is the average income in Double Bay?

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Double Bay is about $1,662 per week (around $86,400 per year). The median household income is $3,077 per week and the median family income is $4,250 per week.

What is the median house price in Double Bay?

As of 2025, the median house price is $7,190,000, down 5.4% on the previous year, and the median unit/apartment price is $2,130,000, up 0.2% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the age profile of Double Bay?

The median age in Double Bay is 39. The largest age group is 25–34 (1,005 residents, around 21%). Around 15% of residents are under 20 and about 22% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Double Bay a safe area?

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Double Bay is part of the Woollahra LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Double Bay?

In Double Bay, the median weekly rent is $720, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,000 (2021 Census).

Double Bay

NSW 2028 • Greater Sydney

4,709

Population (2021)

$160,004

Median Household Income

0.79 km²

Area

$720/wk

Median Rent

AffluentHarboursideCosmopolitanFamily-FriendlyHistoric

About Double Bay

Double Bay is an affluent harbourside suburb in Sydney's eastern suburbs, located just 4 kilometres east of the Sydney CBD within the Municipality of Woollahra. With a population of approximately 4,709 (2021 Census), it is known for its upscale shopping precinct, fine dining, and prestigious real estate. The suburb is colloquially referred to as 'Double Pay' due to the high incomes of its residents and the premium nature of its retail strip. Double Bay attracts a mix of established professionals, retirees, and well-heeled families, with English, Australian, and Irish ancestry being the most common backgrounds.

Double Bay offers a cosmopolitan village atmosphere with designer boutiques, galleries, and alfresco cafés lining its tree-shaded streets. Residents enjoy easy access to Steyne Park, Blackburn Gardens, and the harbour foreshore, with Double Bay Beach providing a quiet sandy retreat. The Double Bay ferry wharf connects the suburb to Circular Quay and other harbour destinations, enhancing its appeal as a lifestyle destination. The suburb is ideal for those who appreciate fine living, harbour views, and proximity to the city without the hustle of inner-city life.

Double Bay falls under postcode 2028 and is governed by Woollahra Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Vaucluse electorate.

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📍 Location

State

New South Wales

Postcode

2028

Urban Area

Woollahra

LGA / Council

Woollahra

Federal Electorate

Wentworth

State Electorate

Vaucluse

Type

Major Urban

Timezone

Sydney (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-33.88°, 151.24°

Statistical Area

Greater Sydney

Area

0.79 km²

Elevation

11m

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Double Bay for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House

$7.19M

22 sales · ▼ 5.4% vs 2024

🏢Unit / Apartment

$2.13M

137 sales · ▲ 0.2% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)

$720

Median Mortgage (monthly)

$3,000

Avg Household Size

2.1 people

Median Age

39 years

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Edgecliff

0.7 km

9 min

Kings Cross

1.8 km

22 min

Bondi Junction

2.2 km

27 min

Martin Place

3.5 km

N/A

Bus Services

323, 324, 325 — Circular Quay via Edgecliff 20-25 min
326, 327 — Bondi Junction to Coogee via Edgecliff 15-20 min
328 — Circular Quay via Double Bay Wharf 20 min

Commute to Sydney

Distance

4 km

By Train

10-12 min from Edgecliff Station

By Bus

20-25 min via routes 323/324/325

By Car (Peak)

15-25 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

8-12 min

🛣️ Also accessible by F7 Double Bay ferry to Circular Quay (~15 min)

Walkability Very Walkable

Excellent walkability with shops, cafés, parks, and the ferry wharf all within easy walking distance. Edgecliff Station is a short walk uphill.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

Woolworths

Corner Kiaora Lane & Kiaora Road Double Bay 2028 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏫

Double Bay Public School ICSEA 1135

9363 3456 William St

GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 5 heritage-listed places in or near Double Bay, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Fairwater

560 New South Head Road Double Bay • SHR #01381

Overthorpe

337-347 New South Head Road Double Bay • SHR #00246

Gladswood House

11 Gladswood Gardens Double Bay • SHR #00496

Double Bay Compressed Air Ejector Station

Cross Street, Double Bay • SHR #01324

Houses

5A, 5 and 6 Wiston Gardens, Double Bay • SHR #00209

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Woollahra Local Government Area, which contains Double Bay. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)

148.6 / 100k

2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.5%

Motor vehicle theft

108.7 / 100k

2yr Stable 10yr Stable

Non-DV assault

224.7 / 100k

2yr Stable 10yr Stable

Robbery (unarmed)

1.8 / 100k

2yr — 10yr —

Steal from vehicle

143.2 / 100k

2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.3%

View all 62 offence types for Woollahra →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

4,642

Census 2021

4,709

▲ 1.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016

$74,204

Personal Income 2021

$86,424

▲ 16.5% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal

$86,424 / yr

$1662/wk

Household

$160,004 / yr

$3077/wk

Family

$221,000 / yr

$4250/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,853

Born Overseas 1,664

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

1. England 282
2. South Africa 177
3. New Zealand 134
4. China 93
5. United States 73
6. Hong Kong 56
7. France 37
8. Italy 37
9. Germany 36
10. Brazil 32
11. Ireland 31
12. India 26
13. Malaysia 22
14. Poland 22
15. Philippines 21

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,512

Australian 1,148

Irish 632

Scottish 434

Chinese 275

German 224

Italian 214

Polish 139

Hungarian 138

South African 122

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,652

Both parents born in Australia

2,068

Both parents born overseas

782

One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity

39.3%

No Religion

38.0%

Judaism

13.9%

Buddhism

1.5%

Islam

0.5%

Hinduism

0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years

242 (5.1%)

5-14 years

342 (7.3%)

15-19 years

139 (3.0%)

20-24 years

286 (6.1%)

25-34 years

1,005 (21.3%)

35-44 years

663 (14.1%)

45-54 years

509 (10.8%)

55-64 years

488 (10.4%)

65-74 years

532 (11.3%)

75-84 years

365 (7.8%)

85+ years

144 (3.1%)