Peter Fleming and John McEnroe were the defending champions and won in the final 6–7, 7–6, 6–1 against Sherwood Stewart and Ferdi Taygan.
Seeds
Peter Fleming / John McEnroe (champions) Sherwood Stewart / Ferdi Taygan (final) Paul Kronk / Peter McNamara (first round) Bruce Manson / Peter Rennert (quarterfinals)
Draw
External links 1981 Custom Credit Australian Indoor Championships Doubles draw