Bellevue Hill vs Double Bay
The verdict
Double Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $8.53M versus $12.65M in Bellevue Hill. Bellevue Hill is closer to the coast (2.3 km vs 3.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bellevue Hill rates higher (83 vs 68/100 in Double Bay).
Scores
| Bellevue Hill | Double Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 93 |
| Transport | 85 | 88 |
| Education | 93 | 92 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bellevue Hill | Double Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,590 | 4,709 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,315 | $3,077 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 71.1% | 72.9% |
| Born in Australia | 59.9% | 60.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.1 |
Growth: Bellevue Hill Moderate Growth · Double Bay Stable
Property
| Bellevue Hill | Double Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $12.65M | $8.53M |
| Median unit price | $1.53M | $2.36M |
| House price YoY | 2.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $2,950 | $1,450 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 74 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bellevue Hill | Double Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 68 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 198 | 191 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 76 | 297 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 198 | 191 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,794 | 6,774 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bellevue Hill | Double Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 5 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,166 | 1,135 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bellevue Hill · Double Bay
Transport
| Bellevue Hill | Double Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 68 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 26 | 22 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 720 m |
Liveability
| Bellevue Hill | Double Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 31 |
| Parks | 7 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 91 | 80 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 7 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.3 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.6 km | 3.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.8 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.2 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bellevue Hill | Double Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,590 | 4,709 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,009 | 4,786 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,650 | 5,125 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.97% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bellevue Hill or Double Bay?
Bellevue Hill has the higher residential safety score (Bellevue Hill 83/100 vs Double Bay 68/100).
Which is more affordable, Bellevue Hill or Double Bay?
Double Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $8.53M versus $12.65M.
Which has better schools, Bellevue Hill or Double Bay?
Bellevue Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Bellevue Hill 1166 vs Double Bay 1135; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bellevue Hill or Double Bay?
Double Bay has the higher transport score (Bellevue Hill 85/100 vs Double Bay 88/100).
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