Is Bondi or Manly more expensive?

Manly has the higher median house price ($4.50M) compared with $4.35M in Bondi.

Which is better for renters — Bondi or Manly?

Median weekly rent is $980/wk in Bondi and $1000/wk in Manly, making Bondi the more affordable rental market.

Is Bondi or Manly 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 Manly?

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

Suburb comparison

Bondi vs Manly: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Manly commands a $150K 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

Northern Beaches

Manly

2095

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Bondi (2026) and Manly (2095) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Bondi	Manly
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C+(0)	C+▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%▲	54.6%
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each)
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)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$4.35M	$4.50M
Median unit price	$1.40M	$1.88M
Median weekly rent	$980/wk	$1000/wk
Annual price growth	+14.5%▲	+2.3%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Bondi leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B+▲(1)	B-(0)
Walkability percentile	95▲	83

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 Lifestyle
You want a lower entry price for a house
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.

Choose Manly if...

Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.

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Common questions

Is Bondi or Manly more expensive?: Manly has the higher median house price ($4.50M) compared with $4.35M in Bondi.
Which is better for renters — Bondi or Manly?: Median weekly rent is $980/wk in Bondi and $1000/wk in Manly, making Bondi the more affordable rental market.
Is Bondi or Manly 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 Manly?: Bondi has 3 schools in the postcode, and Manly has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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