Bondi
NSW 2026 · Waverley
10,411 (2021) → 10,816 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bondi is a stable suburb in Waverley, NSW 2026, about 6km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $5.00M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 84/100, and is right by the coast. Bondi has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (8.93%), South Africa (2.98%), Brazil (2.74%), New Zealand (2.41%), USA (2.14%)
Top languages: Spanish (4.5%), Russian (2.93%), Portuguese (2.8%), French (2.08%), Italian (1.69%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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 2025
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 1112 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Montessori EastPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1169
- Bondi Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1137
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bronte Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1166
- Bellevue Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1147
- Waverley CollegeSecondary · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1127
- Waverley College - Waterford CampusPrimary · Independent · 1km
- St Clare's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1113
- Reddam HouseCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1197
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1164
- St Charles' Catholic Primary School WaverleyPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1147
- Bondi Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1121
- Waverley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1148
- Galilee Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1137
- Wairoa SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1020
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bondi
Is Bondi safe?
Bondi has a residential safety score of 69/100, 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 4,860 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bondi?
In Bondi, the median house price is $5.00M and the median unit price is $1.45M. Median weekly house rent is $1,800.
How far is Bondi from Sydney CBD?
Bondi is about 5.8 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 29 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bondi?
Bondi has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1153 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bondi?
Bondi has a transport score of 84/100 and 19 bus stops.