Locality Guide - Double Bay, NSW
Location Description
Double Bay and the surrounding suburbs of Rose Bay, Vaucluse, Point Piper, Bellevue Hill, Paddington and Rushcutters Bay comprise the heart of the most demanded and most popular district of Real Estate in Australia. The lifestyle features of the Sydney Harbour bays, exclusive shopping precincts, closeness to the Sydney CBD, and the great array of restaurants, cafe's, theatre, art and sporting facilities make this the ideal address to call home.
Attractions
Apart from its fine restaurants and exclusive shopping outlets, Double Bay is an ideal family suburb. Steyne Park is right on the waterfront and makes am ideal picnic sport.
Nearby Redleaf Pool is a fenced swimming area at the city end of Seven Shillings Beach, popular with families and sunbathers.
Nearby Redleaf Pool is a fenced swimming area at the city end of Seven Shillings Beach, popular with families and sunbathers.
Facilities
The Bay, as locals refer to it, is probably most famed for its selection of exclusive shops, restaurants and properties.
As well as its many eateries, Double Bay also has two hotels where locals gather - the Royal Oak and the Golden Sheaf.
Another favourite spot for knowledgeable diners and those who enjoy the weekend 18-footer yacht races, is the Sydney 18-Footer Sailing Club, built on the water at Double Bay Park.
The Cinemas at Double Bay are renowned forscreening an excellent choice of new releases and foreign language movies.
As well as its many eateries, Double Bay also has two hotels where locals gather - the Royal Oak and the Golden Sheaf.
Another favourite spot for knowledgeable diners and those who enjoy the weekend 18-footer yacht races, is the Sydney 18-Footer Sailing Club, built on the water at Double Bay Park.
The Cinemas at Double Bay are renowned forscreening an excellent choice of new releases and foreign language movies.
Transport
Double Bay is serviced by all major transport facilities, including the train/bus interchange at nearby Edgecliff.
Buses run along New South Head Road to the city and further East to Rose Bay and Watsons Bay, also dropping passengers at Edgecliff City Rail station, a short walk up the hill from Double Bay's shopping precinct.
Taxis are a prime mode of transport to and from Double Bay.
For further transport information, call the Transport Info line on 131500 or visit www.131500.com.au
Buses run along New South Head Road to the city and further East to Rose Bay and Watsons Bay, also dropping passengers at Edgecliff City Rail station, a short walk up the hill from Double Bay's shopping precinct.
Taxis are a prime mode of transport to and from Double Bay.
For further transport information, call the Transport Info line on 131500 or visit www.131500.com.au
Community
Residents can access major public and private facilities at St Vincent's Hospital, just 3 km away.
There are also many resident doctors and other health professional in and around Double Bay.
Double Bay facilities include:
Jean Colvin Hospital
(02) 93632430
There are also many resident doctors and other health professional in and around Double Bay.
Double Bay facilities include:
Jean Colvin Hospital
(02) 93632430
Primary Schools
Primary School facilities serving the area include:
Double Bay Public School
(02) 93633456
Double Bay Public School
(02) 93633456
Secondary Schools
Secondary School facilities include:
Cranbrook School
Bellevue Hill
(02) 9327 6864
Scots College
(02) 9391 7600
Cranbrook School
Bellevue Hill
(02) 9327 6864
Scots College
(02) 9391 7600
Sport
If a little weekend sailing sounds nice, why not join the 18-footer yacht races run from the Sydney 18-Footer Sailing Club, built on the water at Double Bay Park.
Offices Servicing this Area
LJ Hooker Double Bay
354 New South Head Road
DOUBLE BAY NSW
Phone: (02) 9327 1000
Fax: (02) 9326 1940
doublebay@ljh.com.au
www.ljhooker.com.au/doublebay
DOUBLE BAY NSW
Phone: (02) 9327 1000
Fax: (02) 9326 1940
doublebay@ljh.com.au
www.ljhooker.com.au/doublebay