Suburb comparison
Double Bay vs Point Piper — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Point Piper commands a $9.40M premium on median property price over Double Bay; Point Piper is $50/wk cheaper per week to rent; Double Bay has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Woollahra
Double Bay
2028
Woollahra
Point Piper
2027
Choose Double Bay if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
- Double Bay leads on 2 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Choose Point Piper if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Point Piper leads on 2 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Double Bay or Point Piper more expensive?
- Point Piper has the higher median house price ($17.00M) compared with $7.60M in Double Bay.
- Which is better for renters — Double Bay or Point Piper?
- Median weekly rent is $1100/wk in Double Bay and $1050/wk in Point Piper, making Point Piper the more affordable rental market.
- Is Double Bay or Point Piper 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 Double Bay vs Point Piper?
- Double Bay has 1 school in the postcode, and Point Piper has 0. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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