Bondi Junction vs Edgecliff
The verdict
Bondi Junction is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.81M versus $2.91M in Edgecliff. Bondi Junction is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 3.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Edgecliff rates higher (97 vs 47/100 in Bondi Junction).
Scores
| Bondi Junction | Edgecliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 97 |
| Transport | 98 | 98 |
| 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 | Edgecliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,361 | 2,499 |
| Median age | 35 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,379 | $2,321 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.0% | 69.9% |
| Born in Australia | 42.0% | 58.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.9 |
Growth: Bondi Junction Moderate Growth · Edgecliff Stable
Property
| Bondi Junction | Edgecliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.81M | $2.91M |
| Median unit price | $1.41M | $1.60M |
| House price YoY | -12.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,650 | $1,750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bondi Junction | Edgecliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 183 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 463 | 400 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 20,741 | 8,403 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bondi Junction | Edgecliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,203 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bondi Junction · Edgecliff
Transport
| Bondi Junction | Edgecliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 98 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 17 | 14 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 310 m | 60 m |
Liveability
| Bondi Junction | Edgecliff | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 30 | 9 |
| Parks | 6 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 25 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 3.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.6 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bondi Junction | Edgecliff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,361 | 2,499 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,108 | 2,540 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,025 | 2,720 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.76% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bondi Junction or Edgecliff?
Edgecliff has the higher residential safety score (Bondi Junction 47/100 vs Edgecliff 97/100).
Which is more affordable, Bondi Junction or Edgecliff?
Bondi Junction is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.81M versus $2.91M.
Which has better public transport, Bondi Junction or Edgecliff?
Bondi Junction and Edgecliff have similar transport scores.
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