John McEnroe and Peter Rennert were the defending champions but lost in the final 6–2, 6–4 to Mark Edmondson and Sherwood Stewart
Seeds
Kevin Curren / Steve Denton (first round) John McEnroe / Peter Rennert (final) Mark Edmondson / Sherwood Stewart (champions) Fritz Buehning / Ferdi Taygan (semifinals)
Draw
External links 1983 Custom Credit Australian Indoor Championships doubles draw