Is Double Bay or Vaucluse more expensive?

Vaucluse has the higher median house price ($8.13M) compared with $7.60M in Double Bay.

Which is better for renters — Double Bay or Vaucluse?

Median weekly rent is $1100/wk in Double Bay and $950/wk in Vaucluse, making Vaucluse the more affordable rental market.

Is Double Bay or Vaucluse 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 Vaucluse?

Double Bay has 1 school in the postcode, and Vaucluse has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Double Bay vs Vaucluse: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Vaucluse commands a $525K premium on median property price over Double Bay; Vaucluse is $150/wk cheaper per week to rent; Vaucluse has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Woollahra

Double Bay

2028

Woollahra

Vaucluse

2030

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Double Bay (2028) and Vaucluse (2030) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Double Bay	Vaucluse
SAFETYSafety Vaucluse leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	B-(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	1	2▲
FINANCEFinance Double Bay leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	D+(-1)
Median house price	$7.60M	$8.13M
Median unit price	$2.13M	$1.53M
Median weekly rent	$1100/wk	$950/wk
Annual price growth	+23.1%▲	-14.5%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Double Bay leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	C+(0)
Walkability percentile	95▲	31

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Double Bay if...

Double Bay leads on Finance, Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house

Tied on Family.

Choose Vaucluse if...

Vaucluse leads on Safety
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Family.

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Common questions

Is Double Bay or Vaucluse more expensive?: Vaucluse has the higher median house price ($8.13M) compared with $7.60M in Double Bay.
Which is better for renters — Double Bay or Vaucluse?: Median weekly rent is $1100/wk in Double Bay and $950/wk in Vaucluse, making Vaucluse the more affordable rental market.
Is Double Bay or Vaucluse 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 Vaucluse?: Double Bay has 1 school in the postcode, and Vaucluse has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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