Double Bay, NSW 2028 — Suburb Profile
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In short
Double Bay is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2028, home to 4,709 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Woollahra local government area and roughly 3 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,709
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $3,077 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,662 /week
- Median family income
- $4,250 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Woollahra
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Eastern Suburbs
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wentworth
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $720 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Double Bay Public School
- Woollahra Public School
- Glenmore Road Public School
- Paddington Public School
- Darlinghurst Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 1 ferry stop, 37 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 2 ferry stops, 158 bus stops
- New South Head Rd Opp Henrietta St
- New South Head Rd At Henrietta St
- Manning Rd At New South Head Rd
- Edgecliff Station, Platform 2
- Double Bay Wharf
Lifestyle & amenities
- 70 cafés
- 54 restaurants
- 16 pubs and bars
- 96 parks and reserves
- 24 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 11 supermarkets
- 45 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 3.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 81.1% of the 4,023 resolvable premises in Double Bay. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 6.7%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 81.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 12.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 319 across postcode 2028 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 94 theft, 72 violent offences, 45 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Double Bay?
Double Bay (NSW 2028) had 4,709 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Woollahra local government area.
What is the median rent in Double Bay?
The median advertised rent in Double Bay is $720/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Double Bay?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Double Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Double Bay Public School (0.4 km), Woollahra Public School (0.9 km), Glenmore Road Public School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Double Bay?
Double Bay is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (81.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Double Bay?
Across postcode 2028, 319 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (94), violent (72), other (45). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Double Bay?
In Double Bay, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (3.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Double Bay?
164 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Double Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 37 bus stops, 2 train stops, 1 ferry stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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