Is Bondi Junction or Woollahra more expensive?

Woollahra has the higher median house price ($4.09M) compared with $3.00M in Bondi Junction.

Which is better for renters — Bondi Junction or Woollahra?

Median weekly rent is $985/wk in Bondi Junction and $1050/wk in Woollahra, making Bondi Junction the more affordable rental market.

Is Bondi Junction or Woollahra 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 Woollahra?

Bondi Junction has 0 schools in the postcode, and Woollahra has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Bondi Junction vs Woollahra: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Woollahra commands a $1.09M premium on median property price over Bondi Junction; Bondi Junction is $65/wk cheaper per week to rent; Woollahra 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

Woollahra

2025

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Bondi Junction (2022) and Woollahra (2025) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Bondi Junction	Woollahra
SAFETYSafety Woollahra leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	C(0)	B▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%	0.0%
FAMILYFamily Woollahra leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B(0)	B+▲(1)
SEIFA advantage decile	10/10	10/10
Schools in postcode	0	1▲
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$3.00M	$4.09M
Median unit price	$1.72M	$1.40M
Median weekly rent	$985/wk	$1050/wk
Annual price growth	+2.7%▲	-21.6%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Woollahra 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
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Finance.

Choose Woollahra if...

Woollahra leads on Safety, Family, Lifestyle
School options within walking distance matter

Tied on Finance.

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Common questions

Is Bondi Junction or Woollahra more expensive?: Woollahra has the higher median house price ($4.09M) compared with $3.00M in Bondi Junction.
Which is better for renters — Bondi Junction or Woollahra?: Median weekly rent is $985/wk in Bondi Junction and $1050/wk in Woollahra, making Bondi Junction the more affordable rental market.
Is Bondi Junction or Woollahra 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 Woollahra?: Bondi Junction has 0 schools in the postcode, and Woollahra has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

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