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

The population of Double Bay - Darling Point is approximately 10,268 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 310 people, or 3.1%, since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 9,958. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,248 in June 2024 and an additional 42 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 6,582 persons per square kilometer, placing Double Bay - Darling Point within the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 3.1% since the census is close to that of its SA3 area (5.5%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 86.4% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections suggest that Double Bay - Darling Point will grow by 726 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 6.9% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 approximately 21 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling 107 homes. As of FY-26, 8 approvals have been recorded. The area's population has declined in recent years, suggesting that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering good choice to buyers. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $1,586,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In FY-26, $14.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Double Bay - Darling Point records about three-quarters the building activity per person and places among the 29th percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice which supports interest in existing dwellings. This is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 12.0% standalone homes and 88.0% townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. With around 577 people per approval, Double Bay - Darling Point is a mature, established area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to gain 706 residents by 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Double Bay - Darling Point has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 62 projects that could impact the area, with key ones being Eastern Suburbs Railway Line, Double Bay Centre Planning & Urban Design Strategy, InterContinental Double Bay $1 Billion Mixed-Use Redevelopment, and One Darling Point. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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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 has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. The unemployment rate was 2.6% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.7% over the past year.

In this period, 6,438 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.6% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stood at 63.6%, similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical (at 2.0 times the regional average), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The construction industry is under-represented, with only 4.0% of Double Bay - Darling Point's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%.

As at the Census, there were 0.6 workers for each resident, indicating a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.7% while labour force increased by 2.7%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest an expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these 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, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Double Bay - Darling Point SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $87,920 and an average of $299,259. This places it in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $99,007 (median) and $336,996 (average). 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 that 38.2% of individuals earn over $4000 per week, contrasting with the surrounding region where 30.9% fall into the $1500-$2999 category. The district exhibits significant affluence, with 49.3% earning over $3000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 15.7% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 95th percentile. 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

The dwelling structure in Double Bay - Darling Point, as per the latest Census, consisted of 8.1% houses and 92.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Double Bay - Darling Point stood at 36.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 18.6% and rented ones at 44.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,200, lower than Sydney metro's average of $3,600. The median weekly rent in the area was $720, compared to Sydney metro's $670. Nationally, Double Bay - Darling Point's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,200 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were 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 comprise 54.6% of all households, including 15.9% couples with children, 31.1% couples without children, and 6.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 45.4%, with lone person households at 38.5% and group households comprising 6.9%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.3.

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 is notably higher than national averages. Specifically, 62.5% of residents aged 15 years and over have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 41.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational pathways account for 16.7% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 7.2%.

Notably, 22.7% of the population is currently engaged in formal education. This includes 7.2% pursuing tertiary education, 5.9% in primary education, and 5.0% studying secondary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 43 active transport stops operating within Double Bay - Darling Point, offering a mix of ferry, train, and bus services. These stops are served by 21 individual routes, collectively facilitating 6,925 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 117 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 989 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 161 weekly trips per individual stop.

Double Bay - Darling Point's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Double Bay - Darling Point with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 96% of the total population (9,826 people), compared to 89.7% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 6.8 and 6.1% of residents respectively, while 73.2% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney.

The area has 25.9% of residents aged 65 and over (2,662 people), which is higher than the 16.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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 exhibited higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 16.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 37.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 44.3%. Judaism was significantly overrepresented at 11.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 16.0%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (25.3%), Australian (17.5%), and Other (12.0%). Notable ethnic group divergences included Polish at 2.0% (vs regional 1.9%), Hungarian at 1.5% (vs 1.2%), and French at 1.2% (vs regional 1.5%).

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

The median age in Double Bay - Darling Point is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 75-84 age group makes up 10.7% of the population, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 5-14 cohort represents only 7.1%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 9.6% to 10.7%, while the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 11.1% to 10.2%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Double Bay - Darling Point. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 82%, reaching 849 people from the current 466. Notably, combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 56% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.