Overall score
Bondi Beach
60.2/100
North Bondi
62.2/100
Bondi Beach vs North Bondi, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bondi Beach for retirees and beach lifestyle; North Bondi for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bondi BeachNorth Bondi
Crime rate
Bondi Beach
54.1 / 1k
North Bondi
54.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bondi Beach
599
North Bondi
350
Population
Bondi Beach
11,513
North Bondi
9,290
Metric leadBondi Beach 6North Bondi 43 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 retireesBondi Beach
- Best for familiesNorth Bondi
- Best for beach lifestyleBondi Beach
- Best for investmentBondi Beach
- Best for best valueNorth Bondi
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 | North Bondi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.2/100 | 62.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.1/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.1 / 1k | 54.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 11 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 61 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 599 | 350 |
| Planning activity | 94 | 79 |
| Green cover | 5.7% | 2.1% |
| Population | 11,513 | 9,290 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
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 a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities, while North Bondi stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Bondi Beach if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward North Bondi for families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.