John Newcombe and Tony Roche were the defending champions and won in the final 6–4, 6–3 against Mark Edmondson and John Marks.
Seeds
Fred McNair / Raúl Ramírez (first round) John Alexander / Phil Dent (first round) Syd Ball / Allan Stone (first round) Colin Dibley / Kim Warwick (semifinals)
Draw
External links 1978 Custom Credit Australian Indoor Championships doubles draw