Bondi Beach - North Bondi
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Bondi Beach - North Bondi reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Bondi Beach - North Bondi's population was around 20,705 people as of 2021 Census. By Nov 2025, the population is estimated to be approximately 22,666, reflecting a growth of 1,961 people (9.5%) since the 2021 Census. This increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 22,528 as of June 2024 and an additional 109 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 9,213 persons per square kilometer, placing Bondi Beach - North Bondi in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. This high population density makes land in the area a highly-sought resource. The 9.5% growth since the 2021 Census exceeded both the SA3 area's 5.5% and the state's growth rate, marking Bondi Beach - North Bondi as a growth leader in the region.

Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.1% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Bondi Beach - North Bondi's population is expected to increase by approximately 2,268 persons, with a total increase of 9.4% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Bondi Beach - North Bondi according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

North Bondi has received around 60 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 300 homes. As of FY26, 17 approvals have been recorded. Despite a population decline during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to population change, which is positive for buyers. The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $851,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In FY26, commercial approvals totalling $59.6 million have been registered, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, North Bondi has similar development levels per person, maintaining market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. This activity is below the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent construction comprises 13.0% standalone homes and 87.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a trend towards denser development that appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 413 people per dwelling approval, North Bondi indicates a developed market.

Future projections estimate an increase of approximately 2,130 residents by 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though heightened competition among buyers may occur as the population grows.

Bondi Beach - North Bondi has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 49 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Curlewis Street Streetscape Upgrade, Mayfair Bondi Beach, Hall & Campbell, and Bowey Bondi. The following list details those most relevant.

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Bondi Beach - North Bondi ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

North Bondi has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. As of June 2025, its unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.6%. There are 15,785 residents employed, with a workforce participation rate of 72.3%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents are professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Professional & technical has particularly high representation at 2.0 times the regional average.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 9.1% of local workers, lower than Greater Sydney's 14.1%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.6%, while labour force grew by 2.4%, leading to a unemployment rate decrease of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.6% but unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bondi Beach - North Bondi's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.5% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2022 shows that Bondi Beach - North Bondi had a median income of $75,296 and an average income of $147,052. This is higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. By September 2025, adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 12.61%, the estimated median income would be approximately $84,791 and the average income $165,595. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Bondi Beach - North Bondi rank between the 97th and 98th percentiles nationally. A significant portion of the population (37.4%, or 8,477 individuals) earns over $4,000 annually, contrasting with the broader area where earnings predominantly fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range at 30.9%. The high proportion of earners above $3,000 per week indicates strong economic capacity in the suburb. Despite high housing costs consuming 19.1% of income, disposable income remains at the 96th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Bondi Beach - North Bondi features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Bondi Beach - North Bondi, as per the latest Census, consisted of 9.9% houses and 90.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bondi Beach - North Bondi was at 19.8%, with the remainder being mortgaged (21.9%) or rented (58.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,467, below Sydney metro's average of $3,600. Median weekly rent was $689, compared to Sydney metro's $670. Nationally, Bondi Beach - North Bondi's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bondi Beach - North Bondi features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 56.4% of all households, including 23.1% couples with children, 26.3% couples without children, and 6.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 43.6%, with lone person households at 31.2% and group households comprising 12.4%. The median household size is 2.2 people, smaller than Greater Sydney's average of 2.3.

Bondi Beach - North Bondi shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Bondi Beach - North Bondi is high, with 61.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% statewide (NSW). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 42.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational pathways account for 19.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+, including advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 9.6%. Educational participation is notable, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 7.8% in primary, 6.3% in tertiary, and 6.1% in secondary education.

Bondi Beach - North Bondi's five schools have a combined enrollment of 590 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1072), with two primary, two secondary, and one K-12 school. School capacity is limited locally at 2.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.9, leading many families to seek schooling in nearby areas. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Bondi Beach - North Bondi shows that there are currently 53 active transport stops operating in the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 37 individual routes providing service. The collective weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 5,263.

The accessibility of transport in this region is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 131 meters from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 751 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 99 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bondi Beach - North Bondi's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows exceptional results for Bondi Beach - North Bondi, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is approximately 86% of the total population (19,402 people), compared to 89.7% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 6.1 and 5.9% of residents respectively, while 80.9% report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 77.6% in Greater Sydney.

The area has 8.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,992 people), lower than the 16.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Bondi Beach - North Bondi is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bondi Beach - North Bondi has a high level of cultural diversity, with 20.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 43.9% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Bondi Beach - North Bondi, making up 31.4% of people there. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, comprising 15.2% of the population compared to 16.0% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups are English at 24.2%, Australian at 16.1%, and Other at 15.5%. Some ethnic groups show notable differences: French is overrepresented at 2.3% (vs regional 1.5%), Spanish at 1.6% (vs 1.0%), and Hungarian at 1.0% (vs 1.2%).

Bondi Beach - North Bondi hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Bondi Beach - North Bondi has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bondi Beach - North Bondi has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (29.4%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.9%). This 25-34 concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 8.2% to 10.8%, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 12.6% to 10.8% and the 5-14 group has dropped from 9.3% to 7.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Bondi Beach - North Bondi. The 55-64 age group is projected to grow by 22%, adding 380 residents to reach a total of 2,085. Conversely, the 5-14 age group is expected to decrease by 10 residents.