Double Bay
NSW 2028 · Woollahra
4,709 (2021) → 4,786 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Woollahra local government area (est. 64,569 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Double Bay is a stable suburb in Woollahra, NSW 2028, about 3km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $8.53M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 88/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Double Bay has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 68/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2028 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.99%), South Africa (3.76%), New Zealand (2.85%), China (1.97%), USA (1.55%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.31%), Spanish (1.4%), Cantonese (1.34%), French (1.21%), Italian (1.15%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1114 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Double Bay Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1135
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ascham SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.6kmICSEA 1217
- The Scots College, Ginahgulla Centre campusCombined · Independent · 0.8km
- The Scots College ELC campusPrimary · Independent · 0.9km
- The Scots College Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1km
- Woollahra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1193
- The Scots CollegeCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1162
- Cranbrook SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1181
- Glenmore Road Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1176
- Sydney Grammar School - Edgecliff Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.3km
- Reddam HouseCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1203
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1164
- Paddington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1155
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Double Bay
Is Double Bay safe?
Double Bay has a residential safety score of 68/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,774 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Double Bay?
In Double Bay, the median house price is $8.53M and the median unit price is $2.36M. Median weekly house rent is $1,450.
How far is Double Bay from Sydney CBD?
Double Bay is about 3.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 22 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Double Bay?
Double Bay has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1135 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Double Bay?
Double Bay has a transport score of 88/100 and 16 bus stops.