Double Bay vs Woollahra.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $7,340,000 and $5,250,000. Woollahra edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Woollahra (median $5,250,000) is roughly 40% cheaper to buy into than Double Bay ($7,340,000). Over the past year, Woollahra (+24.7%) ran 14.7 percentage points ahead of Double Bay (+10%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Woollahra (1162) sits above Double Bay (1148).
For buyers
Woollahra is the lower entry point at $5,250,000 median, 40% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Woollahra has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Woollahra edges out on average school ICSEA (1162 vs 1148).
Common questions
Is Double Bay or Woollahra cheaper to buy in?
Woollahra has the lower median house price at $5,250,000, roughly 40% below Double Bay ($7,340,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Double Bay or Woollahra?
Over the past 12 months, Woollahra grew +24.7% vs +10% in Double Bay, a gap of 14.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Double Bay or Woollahra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Woollahra scores 1162 vs 1148 in Double Bay. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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