Double Bay vs Edgecliff
The verdict
Edgecliff is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.71M versus $8.53M in Double Bay. Edgecliff rates higher for transport (98 vs 88). Edgecliff has a shorter estimated CBD commute (14 vs 22 min). On the separate residential safety score, Edgecliff rates higher (100 vs 68/100 in Double Bay).
Scores
| Double Bay | Edgecliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 97 |
| Transport | 88 | 98 |
| Education | 92 | 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
| Double Bay | Edgecliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,709 | 2,499 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,077 | $2,321 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 72.9% | 69.9% |
| Born in Australia | 60.6% | 58.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.9 |
Growth: Double Bay Stable · Edgecliff Stable
Property
| Double Bay | Edgecliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $8.53M | $3.71M |
| Median unit price | $2.36M | $1.38M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,450 | $1,500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 74 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Double Bay | Edgecliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 68 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 191 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 297 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 191 | 360 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,774 | 7,643 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Double Bay | Edgecliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,135 | 1,217 |
See the full school list on each profile: Double Bay · Edgecliff
Transport
| Double Bay | Edgecliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 22 | 14 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 720 m | 60 m |
Liveability
| Double Bay | Edgecliff | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 31 | 9 |
| Parks | 5 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 80 | 25 |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 3.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.5 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.5 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.1 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Double Bay | Edgecliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,709 | 2,499 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,786 | 2,540 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,125 | 2,720 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.41% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Double Bay or Edgecliff?
Edgecliff has the higher residential safety score (Double Bay 68/100 vs Edgecliff 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Double Bay or Edgecliff?
Edgecliff is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.71M versus $8.53M.
Which has better schools, Double Bay or Edgecliff?
Edgecliff has a higher average school ICSEA (Double Bay 1135 vs Edgecliff 1217; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Double Bay or Edgecliff?
Edgecliff has the higher transport score (Double Bay 88/100 vs Edgecliff 98/100).
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