North Bondi vs Tamarama
The verdict
North Bondi is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.91M versus $7.26M in Tamarama.
Scores
North BondiTamarama
| North Bondi | 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
| North Bondi | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,290 | 1,478 |
| Median age | 35 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,292 | $4,522 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.1% | 72.8% |
| Born in Australia | 58.3% | 61.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: North Bondi Moderate Growth · Tamarama Stable
Property
| North Bondi | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.91M | $7.26M |
| Median unit price | $1.61M | $2.09M |
| House price YoY | 6.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 77 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Bondi | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 72 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 75 | 135 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 269 | 135 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 312 | 541 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,810 | 3,789 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Bondi | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,057 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: North Bondi · Tamarama
Transport
| North Bondi | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 32 | 32 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| North 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 158 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 590 m | 220 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 6.7 km | 6.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 910 m | 210 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| North Bondi | Tamarama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,290 | 1,478 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,988 | 1,535 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,553 | 1,531 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.83% | 0.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Bondi or Tamarama?
North Bondi has the higher residential safety score (North Bondi 73/100 vs Tamarama 72/100).
Which is more affordable, North Bondi or Tamarama?
North Bondi is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.91M versus $7.26M.
Which has better public transport, North Bondi or Tamarama?
North Bondi and Tamarama have similar transport scores.
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