Suburb comparison
Bondi Junction vs Tamarama: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Tamarama commands a $5.75M premium on median property price over Bondi Junction; Tamarama 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 Junction
2022
Waverley
Tamarama
2026
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Bondi Junction | Tamarama |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Tamarama 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 | 0 | 3▲ |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C+(0) | B-▲(0) |
| Median house price | $3.00M | $8.75M |
| Median unit price | $1.72M | $2.30M |
| Median weekly rent | $985/wk | $980/wk |
| Annual price growth | +2.7%▲ | -19.0% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Tamarama 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 Junction if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Tied on Family, Finance.
Choose Tamarama if...
- Tamarama leads on Safety, Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Family, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Bondi Junction or Tamarama more expensive?
- Tamarama has the higher median house price ($8.75M) compared with $3.00M in Bondi Junction.
- Which is better for renters — Bondi Junction or Tamarama?
- Median weekly rent is $985/wk in Bondi Junction and $980/wk in Tamarama, making Tamarama the more affordable rental market.
- Is Bondi Junction or Tamarama 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 Junction vs Tamarama?
- Bondi Junction has 0 schools in the postcode, and Tamarama has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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