Bondi Junction vs Waverley
The verdict
Bondi Junction is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.81M versus $3.90M in Waverley. Bondi Junction rates higher for transport (98 vs 84). Bondi Junction has a shorter estimated CBD commute (17 vs 28 min). On the separate residential safety score, Waverley rates higher (98 vs 47/100 in Bondi Junction).
Scores
| Bondi Junction | Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 92 |
| Transport | 98 | 84 |
| Education | 91 | 91 |
| 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 | Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,361 | 4,216 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,379 | $2,873 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.0% | 61.1% |
| Born in Australia | 42.0% | 58.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Bondi Junction Moderate Growth · Waverley Moderate Growth
Property
| Bondi Junction | Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.81M | $3.90M |
| Median unit price | $1.41M | $1.32M |
| House price YoY | -12.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,650 | $1,950 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 16 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bondi Junction | Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 183 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 71 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 463 | 285 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 20,741 | 7,993 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bondi Junction | Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,139 |
See the full school list on each profile: Bondi Junction · Waverley
Transport
| Bondi Junction | Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 84 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 45 | 25 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 17 | 28 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 310 m | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Bondi Junction | Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 30 | 4 |
| Parks | 6 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.6 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 1.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Bondi Junction | Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,361 | 4,216 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,108 | 4,520 |
| Projected 2041 | 12,025 | 4,893 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.76% | 1.76% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bondi Junction or Waverley?
Waverley has the higher residential safety score (Bondi Junction 47/100 vs Waverley 98/100).
Which is more affordable, Bondi Junction or Waverley?
Bondi Junction is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.81M versus $3.90M.
Which has better public transport, Bondi Junction or Waverley?
Bondi Junction has the higher transport score (Bondi Junction 98/100 vs Waverley 84/100).
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