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.

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

Woollahra

Double Bay

2028

Woollahra

Watsons Bay

2030

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Double Bay (2028) and Watsons Bay (2030) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Double Bay	Watsons Bay
SAFETYSafety Double Bay leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(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	$5.60M
Median unit price	$2.13M	—
Median weekly rent	$1100/wk	$950/wk
Annual price growth	+23.1%▲	-30.6%
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 Safety, Finance, Lifestyle

Tied on Family.

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

Tied on Family.

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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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