Double Bay at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
4,709
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Double Bay.
The postcode for Double Bay is 2028 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Double Bay (2028) sits in the Woollahra region of NSW.
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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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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$1200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$720/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
4,709
Median age: 39
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw
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Safety
Crime and safety.
396
total offences in 2025
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 2025· 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
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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 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?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $1200, for units it's $720.
- 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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Sources cited
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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