Overall score
Bondi Beach
61.9/100
Bronte
61.3/100
Bondi Beach vs Bronte, NSW suburb comparison
Bondi Beach for families and beach lifestyle; Bronte for investment 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
581
Bronte
189
Population
Bondi Beach
11,513
Bronte
7,166
Metric leadBondi Beach 4Bronte 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBondi Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleBondi Beach
- Best for investmentBronte
- Best for best valueBronte
- Best for best schoolsBondi Beach
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 | 61.9/100 | 61.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.1 / 1k | 46.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 16 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 59 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 581 | 189 |
| Planning activity | 79 | 56 |
| 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 schools and education options and walkability; Bronte answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Families and people chasing a beach lifestyle may find Bondi Beach the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Bronte.