Suburb comparison
Double Bay vs Watsons Bay — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Double Bay commands a $2.00M premium on median property price over Watsons Bay; Watsons Bay is $150/wk cheaper per week to rent; Watsons 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
Watsons Bay
2030
Choose Double Bay if...
- Double Bay leads on 3 of the 4 head-to-head metrics
Choose Watsons Bay if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Common questions
- Is Double Bay or Watsons Bay more expensive?
- Double Bay has the higher median house price ($7.60M) compared with $5.60M in Watsons Bay.
- Which is better for renters — Double Bay or Watsons Bay?
- Median weekly rent is $1100/wk in Double Bay and $950/wk in Watsons Bay, making Watsons Bay the more affordable rental market.
- Is Double Bay or Watsons 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 Double Bay vs Watsons Bay?
- Double Bay has 1 school in the postcode, and Watsons Bay has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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