Double Bay - Darling Point

Double Bay - Darling Point is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Double Bay - Darling Point's population is around 10,260 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 302 people (3.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,958 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,248 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 42 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 6,576 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 86.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to grow by 726 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 7.0% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Double Bay - Darling Point is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Double Bay - Darling Point has recorded around 21 residential properties granted approval per year, totalling 107 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 70 approvals have been recorded. With population declining over recent years, new supply has likely been keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers, while new homes are being built at an average value of $1,586,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Additionally, $14.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Double Bay - Darling Point records about three-quarters the building activity per person while it places among the 29th percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 12.0% standalone homes and 88.0% townhouses or apartments. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. At around 577 people per approval, Double Bay - Darling Point shows a mature, established area.

Population forecasts indicate Double Bay - Darling Point will gain 714 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Double Bay - Darling Point has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 62 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Woollahra Station Activation (Eastern Suburbs Railway), the InterContinental Double Bay $1 Billion Mixed-Use Redevelopment, the Double Bay Centre Planning & Urban Design Strategy, and One Darling Point, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Double Bay - Darling Point ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Double Bay - Darling Point features a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.5%, and 3.2% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 6,476 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.7% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (72.9% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 65.5% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical, with employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average. On the other hand, construction is under-represented, with only 4.0% of Double Bay - Darling Point's workforce compared to 8.6% in Greater Sydney. The ratio of 0.6 workers for each resident, as at the Census, indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 3.2% while the labour force increased by 3.2%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Double Bay - Darling Point. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Double Bay - Darling Point's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.7% over five years and 15.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Double Bay - Darling Point SA2's median income among taxpayers is $88,891, with an average of $269,251. This is among the top percentile nationally, and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $96,767 (median) and $293,107 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Double Bay - Darling Point, between the 96th and 99th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows the $4000+ earnings band captures 38.2% of the community (3,919 individuals), diverging from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 49.3% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 15.7% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 95th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Double Bay - Darling Point features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Double Bay - Darling Point, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 8.1% houses and 92.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Double Bay - Darling Point was 36.6%, which is well beyond that of Sydney metro, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (18.6%) or rented (44.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $3,200, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $720, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Double Bay - Darling Point's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

Double Bay - Darling Point features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 54.6% of all households, comprising 15.9% couples with children, 31.1% couples without children, and 6.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 45.4%, with lone person households at 38.5% and group households comprising 6.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.0 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Double Bay - Darling Point shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Double Bay - Darling Point significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 62.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 41.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational pathways account for 16.7% of qualifications among those aged 15+; advanced diplomas (9.5%) and certificates (7.2%).

A substantial 22.7% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 7.2% in tertiary education, 5.9% in primary education, and 5.0% pursuing secondary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 55 active transport stops operating within Double Bay - Darling Point, comprising a mix of ferry, train, and buses. These stops are serviced by 21 individual routes, collectively providing 9,236 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 116 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 58%, with 16% by train and 15% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 0.6 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A high 65.5% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,319 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 167 weekly trips per individual stop.

Double Bay - Darling Point's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Double Bay - Darling Point, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 96% of the total population (9,870 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.8% and 6.1% of residents, respectively, while 73.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 26.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,735 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Double Bay - Darling Point was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Double Bay - Darling Point is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 16.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 37.3% born overseas. The main religion in Double Bay - Darling Point is Christianity, which makes up 44.3% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 11.2% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Double Bay - Darling Point are English, comprising 25.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, comprising 17.5% of the population, and Other, comprising 12.0% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Polish is notably overrepresented at 2.0% of Double Bay - Darling Point (vs 0.6% regionally), Hungarian at 1.5% (vs 0.3%), and French at 1.2% (vs 0.5%).

Double Bay - Darling Point's median age exceeds the national pattern

The 42-year median age in Double Bay - Darling Point is significantly above Greater Sydney's average of 37 and similarly considerably older than Australia's 38 years. The 75 - 84 age group shows strong representation at 11.1% compared to Greater Sydney, whereas the 5 - 14 cohort is less prevalent at 7.1%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 9.6% to 11.1% of the population. Conversely, the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 11.5% to 10.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Double Bay - Darling Point. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 71% (352 people), reaching 849 from 496. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 50% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.