Overall score
Bondi Beach
61.9/100
Palm Beach
50.7/100
Bondi Beach vs Palm Beach, NSW suburb comparison
Bondi Beach for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bondi BeachPalm Beach
Crime rate
Bondi Beach
54.1 / 1k
Palm Beach
—
Nearby amenities
Bondi Beach
581
Palm Beach
131
Population
Bondi Beach
11,513
Palm Beach
1,652
Metric leadBondi Beach 5Palm Beach 31 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for beach lifestyleBondi Beach
- Best for best valueBondi Beach
- 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 | Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.9/100 | 50.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.0/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.1 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 57 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 581 | 131 |
| Planning activity | 77 | 38 |
| Population | 11,513 | 1,652 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Bondi Beach reads as a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm; Palm Beach is a beachside smaller community where the coast sets the tone. Bondi Beach sits near both coast and city, whereas Palm Beach is firmly coastal.
Bondi Beach pulls ahead on housing affordability and walkability, whereas Palm Beach is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
People chasing a beach lifestyle and value-focused buyers may find Bondi Beach the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer Palm Beach.