Suburb comparison
Bondi vs Bondi Beach: which Sydney suburb suits you?
Both suburbs sit in the same tier — the table below highlights where each one leads.
Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Waverley
Bondi
2026
Waverley
Bondi Beach
2026
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Bondi | Bondi Beach |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Bondi leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0% | 0.0% |
FAMILYFamily | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 3 | 3 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B-(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $4.35M | $4.33M |
| Median unit price | $1.40M | $1.50M |
| Median weekly rent | $980/wk | $980/wk |
| Annual price growth | +14.5%▲ | +11.0% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle | ||
| Sub-grade | B+(1) | B+(1) |
| Walkability percentile | 95 | 95 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Bondi if...
- Bondi leads on Safety
Tied on Finance.
Choose Bondi Beach if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Tied on Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Bondi or Bondi Beach more expensive?
- Bondi has the higher median house price ($4.35M) compared with $4.33M in Bondi Beach.
- Which is better for renters — Bondi or Bondi Beach?
- Median weekly rent is $980/wk in Bondi and $980/wk in Bondi Beach, making Bondi Beach the more affordable rental market.
- Is Bondi or Bondi Beach at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Bondi vs Bondi Beach?
- Bondi has 3 schools in the postcode, and Bondi Beach has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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