Is Bondi or Bondi Junction more expensive?

Bondi has the higher median house price ($4.35M) compared with $3.00M in Bondi Junction.

Which is better for renters — Bondi or Bondi Junction?

Median weekly rent is $980/wk in Bondi and $985/wk in Bondi Junction, making Bondi the more affordable rental market.

Is Bondi or Bondi Junction 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 Junction?

Bondi has 3 schools in the postcode, and Bondi Junction has 0. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Bondi vs Bondi Junction: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Bondi commands a $1.35M premium on median property price over Bondi Junction; Bondi has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Waverley

Bondi

2026

Waverley

Bondi Junction

2022

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Bondi (2026) and Bondi Junction (2022) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Bondi	Bondi Junction
SAFETYSafety Bondi leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B(0)	B▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	3▲	0
FINANCEFinance Bondi leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	C+(0)
Median house price	$4.35M	$3.00M
Median unit price	$1.40M	$1.72M
Median weekly rent	$980/wk	$985/wk
Annual price growth	+14.5%▲	+2.7%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Bondi leads on 1 of 1
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, Finance, Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Family.

Choose Bondi Junction if...

You want a lower entry price for a house

Tied on Family.

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Common questions

Is Bondi or Bondi Junction more expensive?: Bondi has the higher median house price ($4.35M) compared with $3.00M in Bondi Junction.
Which is better for renters — Bondi or Bondi Junction?: Median weekly rent is $980/wk in Bondi and $985/wk in Bondi Junction, making Bondi the more affordable rental market.
Is Bondi or Bondi Junction 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 Junction?: Bondi has 3 schools in the postcode, and Bondi Junction has 0. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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