Overall score
Bondi Beach
61.9/100
Tamarama
42.9/100
Bondi Beach vs Tamarama, NSW suburb comparison
Bondi Beach for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bondi BeachTamarama
Crime rate
Bondi Beach
54.1 / 1k
Tamarama
54.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bondi Beach
581
Tamarama
74
Population
Bondi Beach
11,513
Tamarama
1,478
Metric leadBondi Beach 5Tamarama 33 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesBondi Beach
- 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 | Tamarama |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.9/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.0/100 | 22.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 54.1 / 1k | 54.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 17 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 14 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 581 | 74 |
| Planning activity | 79 | 25 |
| Population | 11,513 | 1,478 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bondi Beach is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Tamarama is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
Bondi Beach pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Tamarama is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Bondi Beach, while Tamarama remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.