Is Double Bay or Woollahra more expensive?

Double Bay has the higher median house price ($7.60M) compared with $4.09M in Woollahra.

Which is better for renters — Double Bay or Woollahra?

Median weekly rent is $1100/wk in Double Bay and $1050/wk in Woollahra, making Woollahra the more affordable rental market.

Is Double Bay or Woollahra 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 Woollahra?

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

Suburb comparison

Double Bay vs Woollahra: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Double Bay commands a $3.50M premium on median property price over Woollahra; Woollahra is $50/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Woollahra

Double Bay

2028

Woollahra

2025

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Double Bay (2028) and Woollahra (2025) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Double Bay	Woollahra
SAFETYSafety Woollahra leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Woollahra leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B(0)	B+▲(1)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	1	1
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$7.60M	$4.09M
Median unit price	$2.13M	$1.40M
Median weekly rent	$1100/wk	$1050/wk
Annual price growth	+23.1%▲	-21.6%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Woollahra leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	B+(1)	B+▲(1)
Walkability percentile	95	95

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

Which suits you?

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Tied on Finance.

Choose Woollahra if...

Woollahra leads on Safety, Family, Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

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Common questions

Is Double Bay or Woollahra more expensive?: Double Bay has the higher median house price ($7.60M) compared with $4.09M in Woollahra.
Which is better for renters — Double Bay or Woollahra?: Median weekly rent is $1100/wk in Double Bay and $1050/wk in Woollahra, making Woollahra the more affordable rental market.
Is Double Bay or Woollahra 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 Woollahra?: Double Bay has 1 school in the postcode, and Woollahra has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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