Bondi Beach vs Palm Beach, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bondi Beach | Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.2/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.5 / 1k | — |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 11 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 57 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 46.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 581 | 131 |
| Planning activity | 715 | 501 |
| Population | 11,513 | 1,652 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesPalm Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleBondi Beach
- Best for investmentPalm Beach
- Best for best valueBondi Beach
- Best for best schoolsBondi Beach
Comparison summary
Bondi Beach and Palm Beach (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Bondi Beach leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Bondi Beach; Housing (desirability) favours Bondi Beach; Parks & reserves favours Palm Beach (NSW). Quick verdicts: Families → Palm Beach (NSW), Beach lifestyle → Bondi Beach, Investment → Palm Beach (NSW), Best value → Bondi Beach.