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NSW · Waverley Council

North Bondi, NSW, 2026

Desirability index

77.8/100

#159 among Metro Sydney suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

North Bondi is a mid-sized suburb in the Waverley area, home to around 9,290 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,945 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 209.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $1,100 (flats $1,050, houses $1,800), strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
9,290
Median age
35
Median household income / week
$3,292
Dwelling vacancy
11.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
439 of 3,830
Median monthly mortgage
$3,966
Employment rate
68.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
125 / 954 / 1,791

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.

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
1,945
Against the person
481
Against property
752
Rate per 1,000 residents
209.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 19 residents
State safety percentile
16.2th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-2.8%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions143
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault116
  • Fraud131
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment125
  • Malicious Damage To Property133

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

Public transport

61 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Military Rd After Wallis Pde
  • North Bondi Shops, Campbell Pde, Stand B
  • North Bondi Shops, Campbell Pde, Stand C
  • Old South Head Rd After Warners Av
  • Old South Head Rd At Murriverie Rd

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

652 planning-related records

2026· 53 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Fences
    17 MIDELTON AVENUE NORTH BONDI 2026Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling
    38A O'DONNELL STREET NORTH BONDI 2026Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    15 STEWART STREET NORTH BONDI 2026Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    156 BRIGHTON BOULEVARD NORTH BONDI 2026Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    76 GILGANDRA ROAD NORTH BONDI 2026Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure
    181 BLAIR STREET NORTH BONDI 2026Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    104 HASTINGS PARADE NORTH BONDI 2026Additional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling
    6 KNOWLES AVENUE NORTH BONDI 2026Additional Information Requested
  • Attached dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    28 WAIROA AVENUE NORTH BONDI 2026Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    46 WARNERS AVENUE NORTH BONDI 2026Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    27 HARDY STREET NORTH BONDI 2026Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    32 BRIGHTON BOULEVARD NORTH BONDI 2026Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    48 PLOWMAN STREET NORTH BONDI 2026Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling
    27 CLYDE STREET NORTH BONDI 2026Additional Information Requested

  • May 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    2 2 GRIFFITH AVENUE NORTH BONDI 2026Withdrawn
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    49 O'DONNELL STREET NORTH BONDI 2026Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    2 Griffith Avenue North Bondi 2026Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    35 HASTINGS PARADE NORTH BONDI 2026Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Residential Accommodation
    2 17 ROE STREET NORTH BONDI 2026Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    15 NARELLE STREET NORTH BONDI 2026Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    9 ELLIOTT STREET NORTH BONDI 2026Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    67 KNOWLES AVENUE NORTH BONDI 2026Determined
  • Demolition; Driveways and hard stand spaces
    142A MURRIVERIE ROAD NORTH BONDI 2026Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    30 WAIROA AVENUE NORTH BONDI 2026Under Assessment
  • Attached dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    43 MIDELTON AVENUE NORTH BONDI 2026Determined

  • April 2026

  • Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    54 HASTINGS PARADE NORTH BONDI 2026Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    23 MURRIVERIE ROAD NORTH BONDI 2026Additional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    133 HASTINGS PARADE NORTH BONDI 2026Determined
  • Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    44 MILITARY ROAD NORTH BONDI 2026Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    116 CLYDE STREET NORTH BONDI 2026Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    36 BRIGHTON BOULEVARD NORTH BONDI 2026Determined

  • March 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    1 NANCY STREET NORTH BONDI 2026Determined
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Residential Accommodation
    64 GLENAYR AVENUE NORTH BONDI 2026Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    89-91 RAMSGATE AVENUE NORTH BONDI 2026Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Fences; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool
    67 CLYDE STREET NORTH BONDI 2026Determined
  • Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure
    153 HASTINGS PARADE NORTH BONDI 2026Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    159 HASTINGS PARADE NORTH BONDI 2026Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    9 O'DONNELL STREET NORTH BONDI 2026Determined

  • February 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling
    29 MIDELTON AVENUE NORTH BONDI 2026Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation
    125 BLAIR STREET NORTH BONDI 2026Under Assessment
2025· 101 proposals

101 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2024· 96 proposals

96 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 87 proposals

87 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 117 proposals

117 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 154 proposals

154 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2020· 44 proposals

44 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

132 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Ben Buckler CellarsAlcohol
  • Vintage CellarsAlcohol
  • Noga's CuisineBakery
  • Shuk BakeryBakery
  • Bbq
  • Bench (15)
  • Waverley CouncilBench
  • Waverley CouncilBicycle Parking
  • North Bondi Bus InterchangeBus Station
  • Blair St after Wairoa AvBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

7 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Barracluff ParkPark
  • Beach Road ReservePark
  • Biddigal ReservePark
  • Gilgandra ReservePark
  • Ray O'Keefe ReservePark
  • Sam Fizman ParkPark
  • Wairoa ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
6
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Dr. Mark Grunwald Surgerydoctor
  • Dr. Mark Grunwald SurgeryGlenayr Avenuedoctor
  • GPBondidoctor
  • Roper's Seaside Chemistpharmacy
  • Seven Ways Health Centreclinic
  • Spring DentalWairoa Avenuedentist

Data sources & freshness

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.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 state heritage places

  • Ben Buckler Gun Battery 1893, 9 2" Disappearing GunNorth BondiSHR
  • Sewer Vent (Ben Buckler)Military Road, BondiSHR
  • St Anne's Church60 Blair Street BondiSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Clyde Street Early Leaning CentreClyde Streetchildcare
  • Pearl Montessori Preschool & Early Learning CenteeBlair Streetchildcare
  • Uniting Early Learning North Bondikindergarten

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.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
9
Parks (OSM)
8

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
77.8/100
Cohort rank
#159 among Metro Sydney suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Military Rd After Wallis Pdetransport
  • North Bondi Shops, Campbell Pde, Stand Btransport
  • North Bondi Shops, Campbell Pde, Stand Ctransport
  • Old South Head Rd After Warners Avtransport
  • Old South Head Rd At Murriverie Rdtransport
  • Clyde Street Early Leaning CentrechildcareClyde Streetchildcare
  • Pearl Montessori Preschool & Early Learning CenteechildcareBlair Streetchildcare
  • Uniting Early Learning North Bondichildcarekindergarten
  • Ben Buckler Gun Battery 1893, 9 2" Disappearing GunheritageNorth BondiSHR
  • Sewer Vent (Ben Buckler)heritageMilitary Road, BondiSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
  • GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed

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