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Double Bay 2028 suburb insights

Located in the Woollahra council area, Double Bay (2028) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how Double Bay is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

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Affordability

Can I afford Double Bay?

Can I afford Double Bay?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Double Bay? Based on the suburb median of $2,125,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$10,489/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
78.7%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,700,000 loan
20% deposit ($425,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 79% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Double Bay78.7%
Sydney median income116.9%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Double Bay?

Rental market in Double Bay

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 59 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$990per week
Sep 2025 · 59 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $850 per week (43 bonds)Mar 23: $825 per week (43 bonds)Jun 23: $850 per week (47 bonds)Sep 23: $900 per week (58 bonds)Dec 23: $900 per week (51 bonds)Mar 24: $950 per week (51 bonds)Jun 24: $900 per week (50 bonds)Sep 24: $885 per week (61 bonds)Dec 24: $973 per week (50 bonds)Mar 25: $1,000 per week (57 bonds)Jun 25: $980 per week (48 bonds)Sep 25: $990 per week (59 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Woollahra2025
$900▼$90
0.8 km away
Edgecliff2027
$1,100▲$110
1.1 km away
Bellevue Hill2023
$930▼$60
1.2 km away
Paddington2021
$850▼$140
1.9 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Double Bay Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Double Bay

34
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
04:19 AEST
Cook and Phillip station · 2.9 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 27 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
4.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
17.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.6pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Cook and Phillip station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Double Bay change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2028

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2028. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Double Bay change?

Investor activity in Double Bay

2028 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Also in Woollahra

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Woollahra postcodes, or explore the full Woollahra suburb index.

Bellevue Hill 2023Edgecliff 2027Rose Bay 2029Vaucluse 2030

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2028?
Double Bay is the primary suburb with postcode 2028 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Double Bay is the main locality.
Which local government area is Double Bay in?
Double Bay (2028) is located in the Woollahra local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Double Bay?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Double Bay (2028) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Double Bay flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Double Bay. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Double Bay?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Double Bay (2028), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Double Bay (2028) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Double Bay (2028). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Double Bay changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Double Bay (2028) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Double Bay in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Double Bay 2028: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Woollahra suburb index to compare nearby options.