SuburbCheck

Bondi Beach

NSW 2026 · Waverley

11,513 (2021) → 12,378 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

91
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

11,513
Population
$4.38M
Median house (2025)
50
Safety score
80
Transport score

Bondi Beach is a moderate growth suburb in Waverley, NSW 2026, about 6km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.38M 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.

6.3 km
To Sydney CBD
440 m
To coast
$1,800/wk
Median rent (house)
2.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

11,513
Population
33
Median age
2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,795
vs NSW median+51.1%
Bachelor degree or higher67.6%
Born in Australia48.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse213 / 4,435 / 507

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

$4.38M-11.6%
Median house (2025)
$1.43M-4.8%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,800 / $1,100 wk
Rental yield (house)2.1%
Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

50
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

22
Break & enter dwelling191/100k
39
Steal from dwelling339/100k
38
Motor vehicle theft330/100k
46
Domestic assault400/100k
3
Robbery26/100k
81
Non-domestic assault704/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 1,079 (all categories, latest year)9,372 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

94

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

194
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1113 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Bondi Beach Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1121

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Galilee Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.6kmICSEA 1137
  • Reddam House, Bondi CampusSecondary · Independent · 0.6km
  • Wairoa SchoolCombined · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1020
  • WAYS SecondarySecondary · Independent · 0.7kmICSEA 1000
  • Bondi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1137
  • Montessori EastPrimary · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1169
  • Bellevue Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1147
  • Rose Bay Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1105
  • Bronte Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1166
  • Waverley College - Waterford CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.8km
  • Reddam HouseCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1197
  • Waverley CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1127

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

80
22Bus
CBD commute (est.)31 min (bus)
Nearest train stationBondi Junction (2.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.9°C
Summer max
17.0°C
Winter max
1,213mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

224 in suburbSupermarkets
15096 in suburbCafes/Rest.
426 in suburbParks
234 in suburbPlaygrounds
1,2254 in suburbPools
160 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
245 in suburbGPs
214 in suburbPharmacies
192 in suburbChildcare
31 in suburbLibraries
2645 in suburbSports fields
9Vets
Nearest beachBondi Beach (400 m)
Nearest hospitalSydney Children's Hospital (4.4 km)
Nearest vet690 m
Nearest airportSydney (10.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

72

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

16
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
6
Public pools
264
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

51

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

42
Parks
1
Nature reserves
55
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
4
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

79

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

2
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
37
Galleries
3
Libraries
1
Arts centres
15
Landmarks

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

56

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

4
Pubs & Hotels
1
Bars
3
Clubs RSL/Leagues
86
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.69

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

2

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.17

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.83%
Projected population 204113,079
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Waverley

North Bondi$4.84M80transportBondi$5.60M84transportTamarama$13.13M80transportBronte$5.30M80transportDover Heights$8.31M75transportWaverley$3.57M84transport

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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 9,372 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Bondi Beach?

In Bondi Beach, the median house price is $4.38M and the median unit price is $1.43M. 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 1121 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.