Bronte vs Tamarama
The verdict
Bronte is more affordable, with a median house price of $5.76M versus $7.88M in Tamarama. Bronte has a shorter estimated CBD commute (31 vs 32 min).
Scores
BronteTamarama
| Bronte | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 91 |
| Transport | 80 | 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
| Bronte | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,166 | 1,478 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,365 | $4,522 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 66.7% | 72.8% |
| Born in Australia | 65.2% | 61.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Bronte Stable · Tamarama Stable
Property
| Bronte | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $5.76M | $7.88M |
| Median unit price | $1.76M | $2.40M |
| House price YoY | -4.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,950 | $1,800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bronte | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 154 | 135 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 223 | 135 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 195 | 541 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,182 | 4,127 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bronte | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,162 | Data not available |
Transport
| Bronte | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 31 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Bronte | 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 | 10 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 36 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 420 m | 220 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.3 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 400 m | 210 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Bronte | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,166 | 1,478 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,445 | 1,535 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,421 | 1,531 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.96% | 0.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bronte or Tamarama?
Bronte has the higher residential safety score (Bronte 73/100 vs Tamarama 72/100).
Which is more affordable, Bronte or Tamarama?
Bronte is more affordable, with a median house price of $5.76M versus $7.88M.
Which has better public transport, Bronte or Tamarama?
Bronte and Tamarama have similar transport scores.
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