Suburb comparison
Bondi vs Bronte: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Bronte commands a $1.51M premium on median property price over Bondi. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Waverley
Bondi
2026
Waverley
Bronte
2024
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Bondi | Bronte |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Bronte leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 0.0% | 0.0% |
FAMILYFamily Bronte leads on 1 of 1 | ||
| Sub-grade | B(0) | B+▲(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 3 | 3 |
FINANCEFinance Bondi leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C-(0) |
| Median house price | $4.35M | $5.86M |
| Median unit price | $1.40M | $1.44M |
| Median weekly rent | $980/wk | $950/wk |
| Annual price growth | +14.5%▲ | +1.0% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Bondi leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | B(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 95▲ | 82 |
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 Finance, Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Choose Bronte if...
- Bronte leads on Safety, Family
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
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Common questions
- Is Bondi or Bronte more expensive?
- Bronte has the higher median house price ($5.86M) compared with $4.35M in Bondi.
- Which is better for renters — Bondi or Bronte?
- Median weekly rent is $980/wk in Bondi and $950/wk in Bronte, making Bronte the more affordable rental market.
- Is Bondi or Bronte 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 Bronte?
- Bondi has 3 schools in the postcode, and Bronte has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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