Overall score
Bondi Beach
61.9/100
North Bondi
66.3/100
Bondi Beach for beach lifestyle; North Bondi for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bondi Beach
61.9/100
North Bondi
66.3/100
Crime rate
Bondi Beach
54.1 / 1k
North Bondi
54.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bondi Beach
581
North Bondi
346
Population
Bondi Beach
11,513
North Bondi
9,290
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bondi Beach | North Bondi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.9/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.0/100 | 27.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.1 / 1k | 54.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 11 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 61 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 581 | 346 |
| Planning activity | 77 | 66 |
| Population | 11,513 | 9,290 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Bondi Beach reads as a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; North Bondi is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Bondi Beach tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities and a larger local community, while North Bondi stands out for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Choose Bondi Beach if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward North Bondi for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.