Double Bay NSW 2028 property reports

Double Bay NSW 2028

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Suburb summary

Double Bay, NSW 2028, is a prestigious Sydney suburb in the City & Eastern Suburbs, known for harbourfront living, luxury apartments, shopping, dining and village lifestyle. It covers 0.7921 sq km, has a population of 4,642, median age 39, and strong incomes, with median weekly personal income of $1,427 and family income of $3,421. Housing is apartment-led, with 1,497 apartments versus 290 houses. In the past 6 months, median sold prices were $1.85M for apartments and $6.19M for houses. Double Bay offers many buses, ferry access, nearby train connections, 20-minute public transport CBD access, and 10-minute driving access.

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Suburb median

$7.3M

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House sales

16

In past 12 months

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Demographic info

Median age

39 years

Renters

40%

Top 3 occupations

Professionals40%
Managers20%
Community and Personal Service Workers10%

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Living in Double Bay NSW 2028: Suburb Profile & FAQs

Note: Data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census data and knest.ai internal statistical data.

Is DOUBLE BAY NSW 2028 a good suburb for families?

DOUBLE BAY NSW 2028 is a mixed rather than standout option for families. On the positive side, the suburb scores very strongly for primary schooling, with a 5 out of 5 education rating, and it has a solid share of children, with about 4.8% aged 0 to 4 and 6.6% aged 5 to 14. That tells buyers there are definitely families in the area, even though it is not dominated by family households. The trade-off is important though: safety sits at 2 out of 5, average household size is a modest 2.1 people, and housing is heavily weighted toward apartments rather than detached homes. Only about 11% of homes are separate houses, while around 59% are apartments. For buyers searching for a family-friendly suburb with walkability, strong schools and harbour-side amenity, Double Bay can work well. For buyers wanting a quieter, lower-density suburb with more family-sized house stock, it is a less obvious fit.

What is it like to live in DOUBLE BAY NSW 2028?

Living in DOUBLE BAY NSW 2028 feels polished, urban and convenience-focused. The suburb sits in Sydney’s City & Eastern Suburbs region and reads as a dining, retail and lifestyle hub, which matches its strong retail score of 5 out of 5, walkability of 4 out of 5, and culture rating of 4 out of 5. In practical terms, that means buyers can expect an easy, social daily rhythm with cafés, shopping and harbour-side amenity close at hand rather than a quiet, purely residential feel. Canopy cover is about 28.75%, so there is some greenery, but the lifestyle story here is more refined waterfront village than leafy family enclave. The main trade-off is that convenience and activity usually come with a busier atmosphere, and the safety rating of 2 out of 5 means buyers should not assume Double Bay is especially calm or low-key. It suits people who value access, lifestyle and prestige more than space and seclusion.

Is DOUBLE BAY NSW 2028 well connected for commuting?

DOUBLE BAY NSW 2028 is reasonably well connected for commuting, especially if you are comfortable using buses, ferry links and nearby rail rather than expecting a station in the suburb itself. Public transport access to the Sydney CBD averages about 20 minutes, and driving is around 10 minutes, which is strong by Sydney standards. Double Bay does not have its own train station, but train access is nearby via Edgecliff on the T4 line, bus service is rated many, and ferry access is available. That gives buyers several workable commuting options and makes the suburb appealing for professionals who need regular city access. The trade-off is that the transport mix is not as simple as stepping onto a train within the suburb, and there is no metro or light rail service currently listed. So yes, Double Bay is good for commuters, but the experience is a little more multi-step than in suburbs with direct heavy rail in the centre.

Who does DOUBLE BAY NSW 2028 suit best?

DOUBLE BAY NSW 2028 suits professionals, higher-income buyers and lifestyle-driven downsizers best. The local resident profile is quite clear: about 66.9% of workers are managers and professionals, the top occupation group is professionals at 44.4%, followed by managers at 22.6%, and median weekly personal income sits at $1,427 while median family income is $3,421. Housing choice also shapes the buyer fit. Only about 11% of homes are separate houses, while around 59% are apartments, and roughly 41.0% of homes are rented, which points to a more active, mixed housing market rather than a classic tightly held detached-house suburb. That makes Double Bay especially appealing to buyers who prioritise prestige, walkability, harbour lifestyle and proximity to the CBD. It is likely to suit large-house family buyers less well, particularly those wanting more land, a quieter setting, or a suburb built mainly around detached homes.

What are the pros and cons of living in DOUBLE BAY NSW 2028?

The main trade-off in DOUBLE BAY NSW 2028 is simple: you gain lifestyle, access and prestige, but you give up some peace, space and traditional family-house supply. Double Bay does a lot well for buyers who want a high-service suburb. It has excellent retail at 5 out of 5, strong walkability at 4 out of 5, a culture score of 4 out of 5, many bus services, ferry access, nearby T4 rail, and fast CBD travel times of about 20 minutes by public transport or 10 minutes by car. The harbour setting adds to the appeal. On the other hand, safety is only 2 out of 5, apartments dominate the housing mix, and separate houses are limited. That means the disadvantages of living in Double Bay are most noticeable for buyers wanting quiet streets, more land, or a classic family-suburb atmosphere. For professionals, downsizers and buyers who value convenience over size, those compromises may be entirely acceptable.

What are property prices like in DOUBLE BAY NSW 2028?

Property prices in DOUBLE BAY NSW 2028 look expensive to premium for most Sydney buyers. Recent sales data shows apartments had a median price of about $1.82 million across 14 sales, while houses had a median price of about $2.475 million across a much smaller sample of 3 sales. In buyer terms, that suggests Double Bay is not an entry-level market, even though apartments provide a lower starting point than houses. The apartment market appears to be the more active part of the suburb, which fits the local housing mix and gives buyers more realistic access to the postcode. Houses are far scarcer, so buyers chasing a freestanding home in Double Bay should expect limited choice as well as higher budget pressure. The trade-off is that buyers are paying for a prestige harbour-side location, strong lifestyle amenity and close-in convenience. For some, that premium is justified; for others, better value may sit in less central suburbs.