Bondi Beach
NSW 2026 · Waverley
11,513 (2021) → 12,378 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bondi Beach is a moderate growth suburb in Waverley, NSW 2026, about 6km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.61M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 80/100, and is right by the coast. Bondi Beach has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 50/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2026 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (10.62%), New Zealand (2.92%), USA (2.68%), South Africa (2.41%), France (2.23%)
Top languages: Spanish (4.35%), French (2.88%), Italian (1.89%), Portuguese (1.8%), Russian (1.3%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1113 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bondi Beach Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1120
Nearby (within 10km)
- Galilee Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.6kmICSEA 1160
- Reddam House, Bondi CampusSecondary · Independent · 0.6km
- Wairoa SchoolCombined · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1025
- WAYS SecondarySecondary · Independent · 0.7kmICSEA 987
- Bondi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1139
- Montessori EastPrimary · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1188
- Bellevue Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1156
- Rose Bay Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1107
- Bronte Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1176
- Waverley College - Waterford CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
- Reddam HouseCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1203
- Waverley CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1131
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bondi Beach
Is Bondi Beach safe?
Bondi Beach has a residential safety score of 50/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,513 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bondi Beach?
In Bondi Beach, the median house price is $4.61M and the median unit price is $1.57M. Median weekly house rent is $1,800.
How far is Bondi Beach from Sydney CBD?
Bondi Beach is about 6.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 31 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bondi Beach?
Bondi Beach has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1120 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bondi Beach?
Bondi Beach has a transport score of 80/100 and 22 bus stops.