Double Bay at a glance
Median house
$7,340,000
+10.0% over 12 months
Median unit
$475,200
Population
4,709
Median age 39
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Prices: Median of 20 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $7,340,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (20 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $475,200, roughly 94% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+10%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $1,468,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +10%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Double Bay.
Median house price
$7,340,000
+10.0% over the past year. Median unit price $475,200.
Median of 20 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
–
Weekly rent (unit)
$1050/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
$7,340,000
+10.0% annual growth
$475,200
4,709
Median age: 39
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
5-year trajectory
at +10.0%/yr
2021
$4.6M
5-year change
+61%
2026
$7.3M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Double Bay.
Double Bay's median house price is $7,340,000 (median of 20 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).
Postcode 2028 (NSW), Woollahra Municipal Council, part of Greater Sydney.
Double Bay (2028) sits in the Woollahra region of NSW. The median house here is $7,340,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +10% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Double Bay has roughly 4,709 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Double Bay scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Double Bay's population at 4,709, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (57% family, 34% lone person).
Population
4,709
Median age
39
Family households
57%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Based on $7,340,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 202611.49%
Based on $475,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+10.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202653%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
199
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
50
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Double Bay.
Local schools for Double Bay
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Government School Catchment
Double Bay Public School
Woollahra Public School
Glenmore Road Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Double Bay.
- What is the median house price in Double Bay?
- The median house price in Double Bay, NSW 2028 is $7,340,000 (median of 20 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $475,200. Annual growth is +10.0%.
- How much is my house worth in Double Bay?
- A useful starting point is the Double Bay median house price of $7,340,000 (units $475,200). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Double Bay a good investment?
- On the published figures, Double Bay's median house price rose 10.0% over 12 months, to $7,340,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No weekly house rent is published for Double Bay, so there is no house yield to work out. Whether Double Bay is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Double Bay postcode?
- Double Bay is in the 2028 postcode, in NSW, in the Woollahra Municipal Council region.
- Where is Double Bay?
- Double Bay is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2028. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Woollahra Municipal Council region.
- What is the average rent in Double Bay?
- for units it's $1050.
- What schools are in Double Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Double Bay on this page, including Double Bay Public School, Ascham School, Woollahra Public School.
- How walkable is Double Bay?
- Double Bay has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 50, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Double Bay?
- Double Bay is close to Edgecliff, Darling Point, Woollahra, Point Piper, Rushcutters Bay.
- What is the population of Double Bay?
- The population of Double Bay is approximately 4,709 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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