NSW · Waverley Council
Bondi Beach, 2026
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Updated
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Café precinct
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Bondi Beach is a coastal established suburb where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. Beach mornings and city evenings are both realistic here, with neighbouring suburbs adding even more choice. Salt air and open horizons give the suburb a relaxed, outdoor feel year-round.
A younger crowd gives the area energy, with plenty of residents in steady employment. Food and coffee are a real part of local identity, with plenty of places to meet and linger. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by growth momentum and community and employment, while housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar coastal suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 11,513
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $2,795
- Dwelling vacancy
- 16.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 995 of 6,166
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,033
- Employment rate
- 70.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 191 / 507 / 4,435
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $1,050
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,800
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $1,100
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 644
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 685
- Against the person
- 169
- Against property
- 265
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 59.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 68 residents
- State safety percentile
- 36.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions143
- Domestic Violence Related Assault116
- Fraud131
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment125
- Malicious Damage To Property133
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,120
- Bondi Beach Public SchoolPrimary
- Galilee Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary
- Wairoa SchoolSpecial
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
38 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bondi Beach Public School, Campbell Pde
- Bondi Beach, Campbell Pde, Stand C
- Bondi Rd Opp Dudley St
- Campbell Pde At Lamrock Av
- Campbell Pde Opp South Bondi Beach
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
715 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling46 O'BRIEN STREET BONDI BEACH 2026Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation121-123 WELLINGTON STREET BONDI BEACH 2026Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation51 EDWARD STREET BONDI BEACH 2026Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure121 FRANCIS STREET BONDI BEACH 2026Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling41 LAMROCK AVENUE BONDI BEACH 2026Under Assessment
- Residential flat building121 GLENAYR AVENUE BONDI BEACH 2026Under Assessment
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 122 GLENAYR AVENUE BONDI BEACH 2026Under Assessment
- Restaurant or cafe; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading15 O'BRIEN STREET BONDI BEACH 2026Additional Information Requested
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure141-155 Curlewis Street, Bondi BeachUnder Assessment
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure135-139 CURLEWIS STREET BONDI BEACH 2026Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision109 FRANCIS STREET BONDI BEACH 2026Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure33 ROSCOE STREET BONDI BEACH 2026Additional Information Requested
- Shop top housing32 CAMPBELL PARADE BONDI BEACH 2026Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Privacy screens25 FRANCIS STREET BONDI BEACH 2026Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise182 CAMPBELL PARADE BONDI BEACH 2026Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling342 BONDI ROAD BONDI BEACH 2026Additional Information Requested
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure140 CURLEWIS STREET BONDI BEACH 2026Determined
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure17 CURLEWIS STREET BONDI BEACH 2026Under Assessment
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation58 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach NSW 2026Under Assessment
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling8 ROSCOE STREET BONDI BEACH 2026Additional Information Requested
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 CAMPBELL PARADE BONDI BEACH 2026Under Assessment
- Subdivision146-148 CAMPBELL PARADE BONDI BEACH 2026Under Assessment
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Residential Accommodation27 BARRACLUFF AVENUE BONDI BEACH 2026Under Assessment
April 2026
- Demolition4 ORMOND STREET BONDI BEACH 2026Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure109 WELLINGTON STREET BONDI BEACH 2026Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling82 WELLINGTON STREET BONDI BEACH 2026Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling350 BONDI ROAD BONDI BEACH 2026Determined
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure97 GLENAYR AVENUE BONDI BEACH 2026Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5 232-234 CAMPBELL PARADE BONDI BEACH 2026Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 NOTTS AVENUE BONDI BEACH 2026Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure92 WARNERS AVENUE BONDI BEACH 2026Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure106 RAMSGATE AVENUE BONDI BEACH 2026Determined
March 2026
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation4 30 LAMROCK AVENUE BONDI BEACH 2026Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure52 GLASGOW AVENUE BONDI BEACH 2026Additional Information Requested
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure97 GLENAYR AVENUE BONDI BEACH 2026Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation18 232-234 CAMPBELL PARADE BONDI BEACH 2026Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure100 FRANCIS STREET BONDI BEACH 2026Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation51 EDWARD STREET BONDI BEACH 2026Withdrawn
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia50 GLASGOW AVENUE BONDI BEACH 2026Under Assessment
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure262 CAMPBELL PARADE BONDI BEACH 2026Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
449 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Alcohol
- Bondi Beach CellarsAlcohol
- BWSAlcohol
- Native Drops Artisan CellarAlcohol
- ATM (3)
- Pasticceria PapaBakery
Unit Shop LG 1-4 75-79 Hall Street, Bondi Beach
- The Bakery on GlenayrBakery
98 Glenayr Avenue
- Commonwealth BankBank
- St.GeorgeBank
- WestpacBank
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bondi ParkPark
- Boondi ReservePark
- Hunter ParkPark
- Thomas Hogan ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 13
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Bondi Beach Chemistpharmacy
- Bondi Beach DentalCurlewis Streetdentist
- Bondi DentistryGlenayr Avenuedentist
- Bondi DoctorsO'Brien Streetclinic
- Bondi Pharmacypharmacy
- Chemist Warehousepharmacy
- Dr. E. P. Kremeryes
- Eyes in Designoptometrist
- Footrpint Sports Clinicclinic
- Glenayr Pharmacypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Bondi Beach Cultural LandscapeQueen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi BeachSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Active Kids Group BondiOld South Head Roadkindergarten
- The Moriah College Preschoolkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 67.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 6% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 315th in Australia
- State rank
- 120th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #6 among Coastal & beach · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #24 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 3P Bondi – Pizza Pasta Pideamenitiesrestaurant
- ATMamenitiesatm
- ATMamenitiesatm
- ATMamenitiesatm
- Aesthete Hair Salonamenities99-100 O'Brien Streethairdresser
- Alcoholamenitiesalcohol
- Ali Babaamenitiesfast_food
- Anitaamenitiesice_cream
- Antler Hair Designsamenitieshairdresser
- Arte Bianca Bondiamenities114 Glenayr Avenuerestaurant
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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