Overall score
Bondi Beach
60.2/100
Bronte
63.3/100
Bondi Beach vs Bronte, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bondi Beach for beach lifestyle and investment; Bronte for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bondi BeachBronte
Crime rate
Bondi Beach
54.1 / 1k
Bronte
46.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bondi Beach
599
Bronte
208
Population
Bondi Beach
11,513
Bronte
7,166
Metric leadBondi Beach 3Bronte 73 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBronte
- Best for beach lifestyleBondi Beach
- Best for investmentBondi Beach
- Best for best valueBronte
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bondi Beach | Bronte |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.2/100 | 63.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.1/100 | 48.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.1 / 1k | 46.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 16 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 59 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 599 | 208 |
| Planning activity | 94 | 67 |
| Green cover | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| Population | 11,513 | 7,166 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Bondi Beach is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Bronte is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
On the data, Bondi Beach is stronger for nearby cafés and amenities, plus a larger local community; Bronte answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools may find Bondi Beach the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Bronte.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.