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
Woollahra
2025
Side-by-side comparison
| 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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