Is Bondi or Coogee more expensive?

Coogee has the higher median house price ($4.76M) compared with $4.35M in Bondi.

Which is better for renters — Bondi or Coogee?

Median weekly rent is $980/wk in Bondi and $950/wk in Coogee, making Coogee the more affordable rental market.

Is Bondi or Coogee 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 Coogee?

Bondi has 3 schools in the postcode, and Coogee has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Bondi vs Coogee: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Coogee commands a $415K premium on median property price over Bondi; 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

Randwick

Coogee

2034

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Bondi (2026) and Coogee (2034) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Bondi	Coogee
SAFETYSafety Coogee leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Bondi leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	B(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	3▲	2
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	B-▲(0)	D+(-1)
Median house price	$4.35M	$4.76M
Median unit price	$1.40M	$1.53M
Median weekly rent	$980/wk	$950/wk
Annual price growth	+14.5%	+24.8%▲
LIFESTYLELifestyle Bondi leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B-(0)
Walkability percentile	95▲	77

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 Family, Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Finance.

Choose Coogee if...

Coogee leads on Safety
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Finance.

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Common questions

Is Bondi or Coogee more expensive?: Coogee has the higher median house price ($4.76M) compared with $4.35M in Bondi.
Which is better for renters — Bondi or Coogee?: Median weekly rent is $980/wk in Bondi and $950/wk in Coogee, making Coogee the more affordable rental market.
Is Bondi or Coogee 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 Coogee?: Bondi has 3 schools in the postcode, and Coogee has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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