Suburb comparison
Bellevue Hill vs Double Bay — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Bellevue Hill commands a $3.10M premium on median property price over Double Bay; Bellevue Hill is $135/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Woollahra
Bellevue Hill
2023
Woollahra
Double Bay
2028
Choose Bellevue Hill if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Double Bay if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Double Bay leads on 3 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Bellevue Hill or Double Bay more expensive?
- Bellevue Hill has the higher median house price ($10.70M) compared with $7.60M in Double Bay.
- Which is better for renters — Bellevue Hill or Double Bay?
- Median weekly rent is $965/wk in Bellevue Hill and $1100/wk in Double Bay, making Bellevue Hill the more affordable rental market.
- Is Bellevue Hill or Double Bay at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Bellevue Hill vs Double Bay?
- Bellevue Hill has 1 school in the postcode, and Double Bay has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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