Bondi Junction vs Bondi
The verdict
Bondi Junction is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.89M versus $4.98M in Bondi. Bondi Junction rates higher for transport (98 vs 84). Bondi is closer to the coast (890 m vs 2.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Bondi rates higher (70 vs 47/100 in Bondi Junction).
Scores
| Bondi Junction | Bondi | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 92 |
| Transport | 98 | 84 |
| Education | 91 | 92 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bondi Junction | Bondi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,361 | 10,411 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,379 | $2,546 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.0% | 63.9% |
| Born in Australia | 42.0% | 47.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Bondi Junction Moderate Growth · Bondi Stable
Property
| Bondi Junction | Bondi | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.89M | $4.98M |
| Median unit price | $1.37M | $1.56M |
| House price YoY | 21.9% | 10.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,550 | $1,800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.3% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 53 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bondi Junction | Bondi | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 183 | 134 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 77 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 463 | 317 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 15,259 | 4,236 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bondi Junction | Bondi | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,164 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bondi Junction · Bondi
Transport
| Bondi Junction | Bondi | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 84 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 17 | 29 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 310 m | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Bondi Junction | Bondi | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 30 | 14 |
| Parks | 6 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 890 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.6 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 920 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bondi Junction | Bondi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,361 | 10,411 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,108 | 10,816 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,025 | 10,782 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.76% | 0.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bondi Junction or Bondi?
Bondi has the higher residential safety score (Bondi Junction 47/100 vs Bondi 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Bondi Junction or Bondi?
Bondi Junction is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.89M versus $4.98M.
Which has better public transport, Bondi Junction or Bondi?
Bondi Junction has the higher transport score (Bondi Junction 98/100 vs Bondi 84/100).
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