Double Bay - Darling Point · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Double Bay - Darling Point

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Typical weekly rents of $720 make Double Bay - Darling Point one of the most expensive places to live. This area is dominated by high-cost housing and a very high proportion of apartments. It stands out for its extreme pricing compared to the rest of the state and country.

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📍 Double Bay - Darling Point, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Double Bay - Darling Point sits — Median rent (weekly)

$720
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Double Bay - Darling Point — higher than 99% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Double Bay - Darling Point$720
2027, NSW $750
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment of $3,200 is well above the New South Wales figure. Rent is also far above the national average, with 45.9% of renters paying $750 or more per week.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Double Bay - Darling Point, the largest group is $750 or more at 47%, followed by $550–$749 (30%) and $350–$549 (17%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Double Bay - Darling Point, $3,000 or more is the majority at 55%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 20%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 42.9% of households renting. This is far above the Australian figure of 30.6%, though 35.3% of homes are still owned outright.

How homes are owned or rented

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In Double Bay - Darling Point, the largest group is Rented at 43%, followed by Owned outright (35%) and Owned with a mortgage (18%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Flats or apartments make up 80.7% of the housing stock, which explains why separate houses are far below the state average at just 8%. Homes with three or more bedrooms are also far below national levels.

Types of homes

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In Double Bay - Darling Point, Flat or apartment is the majority at 81%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 11%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Double Bay - Darling Point, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 3 bedrooms (31%) and 1 bedroom (15%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Double Bay - Darling Point [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/118011650/double-bay-darling-point/topic/housing-dwellings