Bronte
NSW 2024 · Waverley
7,166 (2021) → 7,445 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Waverley local government area (est. 65,322 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bronte is a stable suburb in Waverley, NSW 2024, about 6km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $5.49M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 80/100, and is right by the coast. Bronte has an overall score of 91/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 74/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2024 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (8.11%), New Zealand (2.57%), USA (1.8%), South Africa (1.63%), Ireland (1.14%)
Top languages: French (1.66%), Greek (1.42%), Spanish (1.4%), Italian (1.23%), German (1.09%)
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 1110 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Bronte Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1176
- Clovelly Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1161
Nearby (within 10km)
- Waverley College - Waterford CampusPrimary · Independent · 0.7km
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1148
- St Catherine's SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1156
- St Charles' Catholic Primary School WaverleyPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1161
- Waverley CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1131
- St Clare's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1118
- St Clare's College - Bronte Road CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.1km
- Montessori EastPrimary · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1188
- Waverley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1150
- Bondi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1139
- Moriah CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1141
- St Margaret Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1134
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
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bronte
Is Bronte safe?
Bronte has a residential safety score of 74/100, 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 2,875 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bronte?
In Bronte, the median house price is $5.49M and the median unit price is $1.87M. Median weekly house rent is $1,900.
How far is Bronte from Sydney CBD?
Bronte is about 6.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 31 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Bronte?
Bronte has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1169 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bronte?
Bronte has a transport score of 80/100 and 30 bus stops.