Bondi

NSW 2026 · Eastern Suburbs - North · 10,381 residents in 5,355 homes

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Median house

$4.00m

sale price

Median unit

$1.46m

sale price

House rent

$1,800/wk

median, a week

Unit rent

$1,000/wk

median, a week

Unit yield

3.5%

gross · houses 2.3%

Block by block

Each mesh block of the suburb (30 to 60 homes) over the street map.

Character

Its strongest and weakest livability scores, out of 100.

96AffluenceVery high
92ConvenienceVery high
89LifestyleHigh
86HipHigh
60FamilyModerate
41SafetyLow
10TranquilityVery low

Market

Prices, rents and how fast homes sell

Median prices and rents for houses and units in Bondi, their history, and where the model expects prices to go.

Median sale price

Monthly, houses and units.

HousesUnits

Houses$4.00m13 Nov 2026Units$1.46m13 Nov 2026

Median weekly rent

Monthly, houses and units.

HousesUnits

Houses$1,80013 Nov 2026Units$1,00013 Nov 2026

Days on market

25 d

Units · houses 27 d

Vacancy

2.47%

Units · houses 2.25%

For sale now

16 houses · 75 units

Gross yield

3.5%

Units · houses 2.3%

Price growth

Change in the median sale price over each period.

	1 yr	3 yr	5 yr	10 yr
Houses	-9.3%	+7.3%	+15.3%	+74.0%
Units	+4.3%	+12.7%	+8.5%	+47.8%

Forecast price growth

The model's low, most likely and high case.

Houses

+6.8%

-0.8%

+8.8%

Units

+7.2%

+1.9%

+11.8%

Price by bedrooms

Median sale price.

1 bed$827kunit
2 bed$1.46munit
3 bed$2.23munit
4 bed$5.20mhouse
5 bed$5.40mhouse

Recent sales

391 sales in the last three years; the latest eight.

Safety

Crime against the national rate

Predicted incidents per 100,000 residents a year, from Microburbs' block-level crime model.

Above average

3,733

incidents per 100,000 a year, 14% above the national median of 3,266.

Crime block by block →

What drives it

Each offence type; the tick marks the national median.

Violent1,235+79%
Property800-34%
Drugs449+208%
Damage396+9%
Fraud267+123%
Other266+402%
Public Order237+239%
Weapons104+108%

Risks

Hazards and constraints

Natural hazards, heritage controls and land that can make building or insuring harder.

Flood

0.0%

of the suburb's area

Bushfire

0.0%

of the suburb's area

Heritage

18%

of properties in a heritage area

Steep land

9.4%

of properties · median slope 3.7°

Contamination

recorded contamination sites

Development

What's being built

Development applications lodged in Bondi, housing density and the mix of new homes.

Development applications

123

on record for the suburb

Density

4,970

dwellings per km² · High

Apartments

78%

of lots · average lot 335 m²

New dwellings

85% units

Applications by type

Renovation86
New Dwelling29
Utilities5
Subdivision2
Education1

Latest applications

Renovation4 Nov 2026
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure - Waverley Council DA-489/2025/A
Renovation2 Nov 2026
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures - Waverley Council DA-229/2026/A
Renovation31 Oct 2026
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation - Waverley Council CDC-393552
New Dwelling28 Oct 2026
Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure - Waverley Council DA-69/2024/G
Renovation27 Oct 2026
Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure - Waverley Council CDC-382210

Lifestyle

What it's like to live here

Livability scores out of 100, against the 34 suburbs of Sydney - Eastern Suburbs, plus amenities and nearby schools.

Livability

The tick is the regional average.

Affluence96Very high
Lifestyle89High
Hip86High
Convenience92Very high
Family60Moderate
Safety41Low
Tranquility10Very low

Bondi at a glance

Affluence: Money area. Our socio-economic index ranks this in the most advantaged 10% nationally. Household income $2,562/wk, above the national median. Typical mortgage $3,218/month. 12% have postgraduate degrees.
Community: Passing through. Only 25% married.
Family: Catchment: Bondi Public School. 6 playgrounds within walking distance. Secondary: Rose Bay Secondary College. 14 pools within 1 km.
Hip: Happening spot. 20 cafes including 3 Steps Cafe, plus Royal Hotel and 2 other venues. 38% aged 20-34. Live theatre within walking distance. 38% rent.
Lifestyle: Premium location. Dining destination: 20 cafes and 23 restaurants including 3 Steps Cafe. Beach within 1.1 km. 22 parks nearby. Closest: Waverley Park (428m). Scenic viewpoint within 1 km.
Convenience: Well connected. 44 bus stops within 1 km. Well-connected. Train station 1.7 km. Hospital 1.3 km. 4 pharmacies within 1 km.
Tranquility: Noisy. 3 licensed venues within 1 km. Dense, small lots.

Amenities

245 places of interest in the suburb.

Food drink82
Pub 34 · Restaurant 23 · Fast Food 7
Health37
Gp Clinic 11 · Pharmacy 7 · Massage 5
Retail27
Hairdresser 10 · Newsagent 3 · Tobacconist 3
Education25
Childcare 14 · School 7 · Preschool 2
Other25
Unknown 16 · Apartments 5 · Appliance 1
Community19
Charity 19

Schools nearby

NAPLAN rank is a national percentile: higher is better.

Bondi Public SchoolPrimary · Public · 532 students86NAPLAN
Reddam HouseCombined · Private · 1,223 students99NAPLAN
Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Private · 204 students95NAPLAN
Waverley CollegeCombined · Private · 1,507 students83NAPLAN
Montessori EastPrimary · Private · 88 students98NAPLAN
St Catherine's SchoolCombined · Private · 1,032 students96NAPLAN
St Charles' Primary SchoolPrimary · Private · 310 students93NAPLAN
St Clare's CollegeSecondary · Private · 667 students91NAPLAN

People

Who lives here

Age, income and heritage of Bondi's residents.

Population

10,381

9,633 in 2011

Household income

$133k

median, a year

Unemployment

4.2%

national 5.2%

Born in Australia

51%

of residents

Age profile

Share of residents in each five-year age group; the last column is everyone 55 and over.

55+

Household income

Share of households in each yearly income band.

>$156k17%
$65k-$155k38%
$33k-$64k22%
$15k-$32k13%
<$15k10%

Ancestry

Largest ancestry groups.

Australians56%
Northern and Western Europeans15%
North America3%
South and Central Americans3%
Sub-Saharan Africans3%
Oceania3%

Country of birth

Top countries of birth.

Australia50.8%
England9.5%
South Africa3.2%
Brazil2.9%
New Zealand2.6%
USA2.3%

Nearby

Neighbours and look-alikes

Neighbouring suburbs

Tamarama 0.8 km
Bondi Beach 0.9 km
Bronte 1.1 km
Waverley 1.2 km
Bondi Junction 1.3 km
North Bondi 1.6 km
Bellevue Hill 1.7 km
Queens Park 1.7 km
Clovelly 2.0 km
Woollahra 2.1 km

Coogee

Quieter, Family-friendly

Like Bondi, Coogee also has a buzzing beach culture and vibrant cafe scene. However, Coogee is generally considered quieter and more family-friendly.

Manly

Isolated, Tourist Spot

Manly is similar to Bondi in terms of its beachside lifestyle and tourist attractions. But it's somewhat isolated from the city center compared to Bondi.

Bronte

Relaxed, Less Crowded

Bronte, just like Bondi, is known for its stunning beach and popular coastal walk. Unlike Bondi, Bronte has a quieter and more relaxed vibe.

Tamarama

Glamorous, Intimate

Tamarama, often dubbed 'Glamarama', echoes Bondi's stylish, affluent nature. But it's a smaller, more intimate setting than the buzz of Bondi.