Double Bay, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Double Bay NSW is 4,709 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Double Bay is $1,662 per week ($86,424 per year). Median rent in Double Bay is $720 per week ($3,120 per month). Double Bay has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Double Bay has a population density of 5,939 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Double Bay is England. The most common religion is No religion (37.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Double Bay is $3,000.

There were 105 recorded offences in Double Bay in 2025-26, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (32 offences).

Population
4,709
Census 2021
Median income
$1,662/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$720/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Double Bay vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Double Bay is $1,662 a week, 117% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 15th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $720 a week, $335 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 23.4% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 39, 4 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureDouble BayTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,662/wk$765/wk +117%$766/wk
Household income$3,077/wk$1,704/wk +81%$1,637/wk
Rent$720/wk$385/wk +87%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$3,000/mo$1,965/mo +53%$1,733/mo
Median age3943 −4 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.4%22.6% +0.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Double Bay, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Double Bay Population

4,709 residents at the 2021 Census.

Double Bay Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,662/wk
$86,424 per year
Ranked 58 of 14,663
Median Rent
$720/wk
$3,120 per month
Ranked 80 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$3,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Double Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $3,077/wk
Median rent $720/wk
Rent to income 23.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Double Bay against your income

About $13,334 a month
Median rent $720/wk
Left after rent $2,357/wk
Rent share 23.4%

Double Bay Schools

49
schools nearby
18
government
1157
avg ICSEA score
25,714
total students
Sydney Grammar School Independent
Secondary · K-12 · 1,925 students
1274
ICSEA
Ascham School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,182 students
1217
ICSEA
SCEGGS Darlinghurst Independent
Combined · K-12 · 936 students
1209
ICSEA
Reddam House Independent
Combined
1203
ICSEA
Conservatorium High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 156 students
1194
ICSEA
Woollahra Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 667 students
1193
ICSEA
Sydney Girls High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 929 students
1193
ICSEA
Sydney Boys High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,205 students
1189
ICSEA
Montessori East Independent
Primary · K-6 · 80 students
1188
ICSEA
Emanuel School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 849 students
1186
ICSEA
Cranbrook School Independent
Secondary · K-12 · 1,693 students
1181
ICSEA
Glenmore Road Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 263 students
1176
ICSEA
Bronte Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 257 students
1176
ICSEA
Kambala Independent
Combined · K-12 · 986 students
1169
ICSEA
McAuley Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 273 students
1168
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 49 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Double Bay Map

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Double Bay, New South Wales: 33.8791°S, 151.2432°E

Double Bay Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (49)

People in Double Bay

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.9% (2,114) Female 55.1% (2,598)

Population Density

5,939
people per km²
4,709 people · 0.8 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$4,250
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
6.0%
South Africa
3.8%
New Zealand
2.8%
China
2.0%
United States of America
1.6%
Hong Kong
1.2%
France
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
2.3%
Spanish
1.4%
Cantonese
1.3%
French
1.2%
Italian
1.1%
Russian
1.0%
Portuguese
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
32.1%
Australian
24.4%
Irish
13.4%
Scottish
9.2%
Chinese
5.8%
German
4.8%
Italian
4.5%
Polish
3.0%
Hungarian
2.9%
South African
2.6%
Greek
2.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
37.4%
Catholic
19.5%
Judaism
13.9%
Anglican
12.5%
Not stated
6.4%
Eastern Orthodox
2.8%
Buddhism
1.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
39.8% 1,644
Separated
2.1% 88
Divorced
9.2% 380
Widowed
5.4% 223
Never married
43.4% 1,792

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
41.1%
Couple: children under 15
35.9%
Couple: no children under 15
11.7%
One parent: no children under 15
6.4%
One parent: children under 15
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
34.1%
2 persons
39.6%
3 persons
14.9%
4 persons
8.5%
5 persons
2.6%
6+ persons
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Double Bay

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,130 occupied private dwellings in Double Bay at the 2021 Census, 42.9% were rented, 33.8% owned outright and 19.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.3% 50 dwellings
Owned outright
33.8% 721 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
19.3% 412 dwellings
Rented
42.9% 914 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 30 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
61.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
36.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.3%
2 bedrooms
48.4%
3 bedrooms
31.5%
4 bedrooms
8.3%
5 bedrooms
3.2%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
17.0%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$450-$599/mo
3.8%
$600-$799/mo
2.6%
$800-$999/mo
3.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
7.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
11.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
19.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
23.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
18.3%
1 vehicle
51.4%
2 vehicles
25.3%
3 vehicles
3.7%
4+ vehicles
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Double Bay

Employment

Employed full-time
47.9% 1,782 people
Employed part-time
16.9% 628 people
Unemployed
2.7% 100 people
Not in labour force
32.5% 1,211 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
51.1%
Managers
25.0%
Clerical & Administrative
9.6%
Sales Workers
5.6%
Community & Personal Service
3.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
3.5%
Labourers
1.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
3.0%
$800-$999/wk
3.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.4%
$4,000+/wk
39.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.6%
$1-$149/wk
2.2%
$150-$299/wk
2.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
1.4%
$500-$649/wk
1.2%
$650-$799/wk
4.7%
$800-$999/wk
5.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
17.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.2%
$3,500+/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
44.0%
Did not go to work
24.8%
Walked only
14.9%
Train
5.5%
Car (passenger)
4.4%
Ferry
1.3%
Other
1.0%
Bus
1.0%
Bicycle
0.9%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.8%
Truck
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
90.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
6.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
0.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
55.0%
Postgraduate Degree
22.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.5%
Certificate III/IV
5.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.4%
Certificate I/II
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
37.2%
Society & Culture
24.0%
Creative Arts
9.5%
Health
7.6%
Engineering
5.0%
Architecture & Building
4.6%
Education
4.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.4%
Information Technology
1.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
1.9%
Agriculture & Environment
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Other Non-Govt
23.2%
Primary: Government
21.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
17.7%
Pre-school
14.4%
Vocational Education
10.5%
Secondary: Catholic
6.5%
Secondary: Government
3.9%
Primary: Catholic
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.9%
Has need for assistance
2.6%
Need for assistance not stated
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
277
Asthma
144
Arthritis
110
Heart disease
103
Cancer
77
Diabetes
66
Lung condition
45
Stroke
33
Kidney disease
27
Dementia
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.5% 451
Did not provide
88.5% 3,479

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.3% 679
Not a volunteer
82.7% 3,254

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 5
Previously served
1.3% 50
Never served
98.6% 3,890

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
49.9%
1 child
14.4%
2 children
22.6%
3 children
9.9%
4 children
2.8%
5+ children
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
74
1951: 1960
98
1961: 1970
102
1971: 1980
155
1981: 1990
198
1991: 2000
182
2001: 2010
263
2011: 2015
230
2016
62
2017
64
2018
64
2019
72
2020
54
2021
17

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

24.3%
moved in the last year
55.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,365
Moved from NSW
732
Moved: same area (SA2)
140
Moved from overseas
136
Moved from QLD
26
Moved from WA
13
Moved from VIC
12
Moved from ACT
8
Moved from SA
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.9%
5: 14 hours
34.9%
15: 29 hours
11.3%
30+ hours
6.1%
Did not do domestic work
20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.1%
Step family: no other children
8.4%
Blended family: no other children
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Double Bay Crime Statistics

105 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
32
Other Against Property
30
Assault
13
Property Damage
11
Other Against Person
7
Drug Offences
7
Weapons
3
Sexual Offences
1
Traffic
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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0.8 km away · income $1,638/wk · rent $670/wk
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1.0 km away · income $1,799/wk · rent $825/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Double Bay

What is the population of Double Bay NSW?

The population of Double Bay NSW is 4,709 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 5,939 people per km². Double Bay is ranked #1,656 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Double Bay?

The median personal income in Double Bay NSW is $1,662 per week, or $86,424 per year. The median household income is $3,077 per week. Family income is $4,250 per week. Double Bay is ranked #58 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Double Bay?

Median rent in Double Bay NSW is $720 per week ($3,120 per month). Rent represents 23.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Double Bay ranks #80 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Double Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Double Bay NSW is $3,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Double Bay?

The median age in Double Bay NSW is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Double Bay a good suburb to live in?

Double Bay is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 4,709. The median income is $1,662/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11283. All dollar figures in AUD.