Eastern Suburbs
Double Bay
Sydney's most polished harbourside village — boutique fashion, Italian cafes, the Intercontinental Hotel and the local nickname "Double Pay". Mix of grand harbourside estates, Art Deco apartments and luxury new-builds. Suits high-net-worth buyers, established professionals and wealthy retirees who value walkable village amenity over beach access.
- To CBD
- ~12 min
- Schools profiled
- 6
- Pros / Cons
- 4 / 4
Connectivity
Getting around
- Railway
- Sydney Trains
Edgecliff station (T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra) 5–8 min walk. From Edgecliff: Martin Place 4 min, Wynyard 6 min, Town Hall 8 min, Bondi Junction 2 min.
Sydney Metro M1Martin Place station 4 min by train + 4 min walk via Edgecliff. From Martin Place: Barangaroo 1 min, Chatswood 8 min, Macquarie Park 13 min.
- Buses
Routes 324, 325, 326 along New South Head Road. Town Hall 12 min, Bondi Junction 4 min, Edgecliff 3 min.
- Ferry
- Eastern Suburbs
Double Bay wharf to Circular Quay 12 min via Eastern Suburbs ferry route.
- By car
- Motorway access
Cross City Tunnel via Edgecliff Road.
Drive times off-peakSydney CBD 8 min, North Sydney 13 min, Sydney Airport 16 min, Bondi Junction 3 min.
Local life
What's in Double Bay
The shops, parks, pubs and landmarks that locals actually use.
parkSir David Martin Reserve
A popular park in Double Bay (4.3★ · 12 reviews). 1C New Beach Road, Darling Point
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parkYarranabbe Park
A popular park in Double Bay (4.6★ · 709 reviews). New Beach Road, Darling Point
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cafeBar Latte
A popular cafe in Double Bay (3.4★ · 59 reviews). 29/235 New South Head Road, Edgecliff
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cafe18 Footers Bar, Restaurant & Cafe
A popular cafe in Double Bay (4.2★ · 406 reviews). 77 Bay Street, Double Bay
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cafeRedleaf Cafe
A popular cafe in Double Bay (4.3★ · 609 reviews). 536 New South Head Road, Double Bay
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restaurantSaké Restaurant & Bar Double Bay
A popular restaurant in Double Bay (4.2★ · 501 reviews). The Intercontinental Hotel, 33 Cross Street, Double Bay
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restaurantThe Golden Sheaf
A popular restaurant in Double Bay (4★ · 2114 reviews). 429 New South Head Road, Double Bay
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restaurantSushi Maru @ Double Bay
A popular restaurant in Double Bay (4★ · 163 reviews). 2/451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
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venueRooftop Bar at InterContinental Sydney Double Bay
A popular venue in Double Bay (4★ · 21 reviews). 33 Cross Street, Double Bay
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venueIndigo Double Bay
A popular venue in Double Bay (4.2★ · 890 reviews). 6/15 Cross Street, Double Bay
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landmarkGuilfoyle Park
A popular landmark in Double Bay (4.3★ · 48 reviews). Guilfoyle Avenue, Double Bay
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landmarkAvenue of Jacarandas
A popular landmark in Double Bay (4★ · 1 reviews). 9 Pearce Street, Double Bay
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landmarkSteyne Park
A popular landmark in Double Bay (4.4★ · 417 reviews). 2 William Street, Double Bay
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landmarkBlackburn Gardens
A popular landmark in Double Bay (4.6★ · 95 reviews). New South Head Road, Double Bay
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landmarkTrumper Park
A popular landmark in Double Bay (4.5★ · 99 reviews). Hampden St &, Glenmore Road, Paddington
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Education
Schools & tertiary
Primary: Double Bay Public. Secondary: Rose Bay Secondary College — but most families opt for nearby private schools.
Primary
- Double Bay Public SchoolPublic
Local catchment primary
- Ascham SchoolPrivate
Independent non-denominational girls' K-12 in adjoining Edgecliff; consistently top-10 NSW
- Cranbrook SchoolPrivate
Independent Anglican boys' K-12 in Bellevue Hill — historic grounds, top ATAR
- Scots CollegePrivate
Independent Presbyterian boys' school in Bellevue Hill
- Kincoppal-Rose BayCatholic
Catholic Sacred Heart school in Rose Bay; co-ed primary, girls secondary
Secondary
- Ascham SchoolPrivate
Independent non-denominational girls' K-12 in adjoining Edgecliff; consistently top-10 NSW
- Cranbrook SchoolPrivate
Independent Anglican boys' K-12 in Bellevue Hill — historic grounds, top ATAR
- Scots CollegePrivate
Independent Presbyterian boys' school in Bellevue Hill
- Kincoppal-Rose BayCatholic
Catholic Sacred Heart school in Rose Bay; co-ed primary, girls secondary
Years 7-9 campus of Reddam
Real estate
Medians (2026)
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The honest read
Pros & cons
What works
- Walkable harbourside village with luxury retail
- Edgecliff station on the Eastern Suburbs line
- Highest concentration of top private schools in Sydney
- Ferry from Double Bay Wharf to Circular Quay
Watch outs
- Among the highest property prices in Australia
- Limited public open space outside Steyne Park
- Through-traffic on New South Head Road
- Few rental options at affordable prices
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