Thinking about buying your first home in Bronte (2024)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Bronte is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Bronte a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Bronte (2024) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Bronte suits established, high-income households who want a walkable eastern suburbs lifestyle close to the beach, with a median house price of $5,860,000 and a household income of $3,365 per week as the local benchmark. The area scores well for families, with three primary schools averaging an ICSEA of 1162 and 55 of 57 nearby childcare services meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard. The walkability score of 82 and 38 cafes within 1.6 kilometres reflect a genuinely convenient, amenity-rich neighbourhood.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme does not apply at the median house price, and even the median unit at $1,435,000 sits well beyond most first-buyer budgets. The unit market also recorded a -10.9% price fall over the past year across only 39 sales, which is a thin sample but a real signal worth taking seriously. There is no secondary school in the postcode, so families with older children will face a commute to school regardless.
What to verify before you bid
- The unit price decline of -10.9% on a sample of 39 sales warrants close scrutiny. Request a full comparable sales analysis and check whether the fall is concentrated in a particular building or strata scheme before committing. - With 49% of dwellings being flats and apartments, obtain the strata records for any unit you consider. Review the capital works fund balance and any outstanding special levies. - Confirm the specific flood overlay for your target property through Waverley Council's mapping tool, as coastal and stormwater flood risk is not captured in the bushfire figure provided.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Bronte?
BOCSAR · BRONTE 2024
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K3,18212 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−60%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Waverley
Within LGA: Waverley
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT67%99 reports
ASSAULT19%28 reports
DRUG OFFENCES14%20 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED50%
NON-DOMESTIC50%
Across 28 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Bronte
24
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
16:11 AEST
Randwick station · 3.5 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 31 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.1µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
8.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.1pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Randwick station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 80 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$968per week
Sep 2025 · 80 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Bondi Junction2022
$1,150▲$182
1.3 km away
Bondi2026
$1,000▲$32
1.9 km away
Clovelly2031
$875▼$93
2.0 km away
Coogee2034
$935▼$33
2.3 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2024
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2024. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Waverley
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Waverley postcodes, or explore the full Waverley suburb index.
Bronte is the primary suburb with postcode 2024 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Bronte is the main locality.
Which local government area is Bronte in?
Bronte (2024) is located in the Waverley local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Bronte?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Bronte (2024) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Bronte flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Bronte. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Bronte?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Bronte (2024), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Bronte (2024) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Bronte (2024). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Bronte changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Bronte (2024) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
