Bondi vs Bronte
The verdict
Bondi is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.98M versus $5.49M in Bronte. Bondi has a shorter estimated CBD commute (29 vs 31 min).
Scores
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| Bondi | Bronte | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 91 |
| Transport | 84 | 80 |
| Education | 92 | 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 | Bronte | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,411 | 7,166 |
| Median age | 34 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,546 | $3,365 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.9% | 66.7% |
| Born in Australia | 47.7% | 65.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bondi Stable · Bronte Stable
Property
| Bondi | Bronte | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.98M | $5.49M |
| Median unit price | $1.56M | $1.87M |
| House price YoY | 10.8% | -12.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,800 | $1,900 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 71 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bondi | Bronte | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 74 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 134 | 154 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 77 | 223 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 317 | 181 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,236 | 2,875 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bondi | Bronte | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,164 | 1,169 |
Transport
| Bondi | Bronte | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 30 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 29 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Bondi | Bronte | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 10 |
| Parks | 1 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 890 m | 420 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.8 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 920 m | 400 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Bondi | Bronte | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,411 | 7,166 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,816 | 7,445 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,782 | 7,421 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.96% | 0.96% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bondi or Bronte?
Bronte has the higher residential safety score (Bondi 70/100 vs Bronte 74/100).
Which is more affordable, Bondi or Bronte?
Bondi is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.98M versus $5.49M.
Which has better schools, Bondi or Bronte?
Bronte has a higher average school ICSEA (Bondi 1164 vs Bronte 1169; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bondi or Bronte?
Bondi has the higher transport score (Bondi 84/100 vs Bronte 80/100).
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