Bondi vs Tamarama
The verdict
Bondi is more affordable, with a median house price of $5.00M versus $7.88M in Tamarama. Bondi has a shorter estimated CBD commute (29 vs 32 min).
Scores
BondiTamarama
| Bondi | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,411 | 1,478 |
| Median age | 34 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,546 | $4,522 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 63.9% | 72.8% |
| Born in Australia | 47.7% | 61.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bondi Stable · Tamarama Stable
Property
| Bondi | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $5.00M | $7.88M |
| Median unit price | $1.45M | $2.40M |
| House price YoY | 10.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bondi | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 144 | 135 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 77 | 135 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 317 | 541 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,860 | 4,127 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bondi | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,153 | Data not available |
Transport
| Bondi | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 19 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 29 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Bondi | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 14 | 1 |
| Parks | 1 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 890 m | 220 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 5.8 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 920 m | 210 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bondi | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,411 | 1,478 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,816 | 1,535 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,782 | 1,531 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.96% | 0.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bondi or Tamarama?
Tamarama has the higher residential safety score (Bondi 69/100 vs Tamarama 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Bondi or Tamarama?
Bondi is more affordable, with a median house price of $5.00M versus $7.88M.
Which has better public transport, Bondi or Tamarama?
Bondi has the higher transport score (Bondi 84/100 vs Tamarama 80/100).
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