Bondi Beach vs Tamarama, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bondi Beach | Tamarama |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.6/100 | 38.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.2/100 | 23.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.5 / 1k | 59.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 14 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 581 | 74 |
| Planning activity | 715 | 203 |
| Population | 11,513 | 1,478 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesBondi Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleBondi Beach
- Best for investmentBondi Beach
- Best for best valueBondi Beach
- Best for best schoolsBondi Beach
Comparison summary
Bondi Beach and Tamarama offer different strengths across official suburb data. Bondi Beach leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Bondi Beach; Housing (desirability) favours Tamarama; Public transport stops favours Bondi Beach. Quick verdicts: Families → Bondi Beach, Beach lifestyle → Bondi Beach, Investment → Bondi Beach, Best value → Bondi Beach.