Bondi Beach - North Bondi

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 is approximately 22,718 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 2,013 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,705. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,633 in June 2025 and an additional 114 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 9,235 persons per square kilometer, placing Bondi Beach - North Bondi in the top 10% of locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 9.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (5.6%) and the state level, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 81.6% of overall population gains during recent periods in Bondi Beach - North Bondi.

AreaSearch's projections for population trends are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. For future trends up to 2041, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected, with an anticipated expansion of 1,981 persons by 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 8.3% over the 16-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 seen approximately 60 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling around 300 homes. As of FY26, 51 approvals have been recorded. The average construction cost value for new homes is $851,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. This year has seen $59.6 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local business activity.

Compared to Greater Sydney, North Bondi's development levels are similar per capita, maintaining market balance with surrounding areas. However, these levels are below the national average, suggesting an established area potentially limited by planning constraints. Recent construction consists of 13% standalone homes and 87% townhouses or apartments, favouring denser developments that appeal to various buyer types. With around 413 people per dwelling approval, North Bondi shows a developed market. By 2041, it is projected to add approximately 1,896 residents (AreaSearch Q2 estimate), with building activity keeping pace with growth projections despite potential increased competition for buyers as the population grows.

Future projections show Bondi Beach - North Bondi adding 1,896 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Bondi Beach - North Bondi has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 49 projects that could impact this region. Major initiatives include Hall Street Development, Central Element Lamrock Avenue, Pearl Bondi Beach, and AVRA Bondi Beach. The following details projects likely to have the greatest influence.

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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 significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.3%.

As of December 2025, 15,770 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation is high at 82.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A notable 64.4% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Major employment industries include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.

Professional & technical services have a particularly high concentration, with employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average. However, health care & social assistance employs only 9.1% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 14.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 3.3%, while labour force grew by 3.4%, with unemployment remaining largely unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.2% and unemployment rise marginally over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Bondi Beach - North Bondi. Applying these projections to the local employment mix indicates that local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows that income in Bondi Beach - North Bondi SA2 is among the top percentile nationally. The median assessed income is $75,956 while the average income stands at $140,535. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $83,795 (median) and $155,038 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Bondi Beach - North Bondi, between the 97th and 98th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 37.4% of the population (8,496 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income range, differing from the broader area where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. A substantial proportion of high earners, with 50.2% above $3,000/week, indicates strong economic capacity throughout this suburb. High housing costs consume 19.1% of income, however, strong earnings still place disposable income at the 95th percentile and 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), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bondi Beach - North Bondi was at 19.8%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (21.9%) or rented (58.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,467, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure stood at $689, compared to Sydney metro's $470. 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 43.6%, with lone person households at 31.2% and group households making up 12.4% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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's North Bondi area exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 61.1% possess university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and New South Wales' 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 42.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational pathways account for 19.4%, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 9.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.8% in primary education, 6.3% in tertiary education, and 6.1% pursuing secondary education.

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

Bondi Beach - North Bondi has 58 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 37 different routes, together facilitating 9,001 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living within 130 meters of the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the most popular mode of transport, used by 54% of residents, followed by train at 14% and bus at 12%. On average, there are 0.7 vehicles per dwelling in the area, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 64.4% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 1,285 trips per day, equating to approximately 155 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

Bondi Beach - North Bondi shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 84% of the total population (19,037 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.1 and 5.9% respectively, while 80.9% report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 74.6% across Greater Sydney.

The area has 8.9% residents aged 65 and over (2,015 people), lower than Greater Sydney's 15.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, broadly in line with national rankings.

Bondi Beach - North Bondi was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Bondi Beach-North Bondi has significant cultural diversity, with 20.6% speaking a language other than English at home as of 2016 Census data. 43.9% were born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion, comprising 31.4%.

Judaism is substantially overrepresented at 15.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's average of 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, English (24.2%) and Australian (16.1%) are the top groups, both higher than regional averages of 19.0% and 7.3% respectively. Other ancestry comprises 15.5%. South Australian, French, and Polish ethnicities show notable overrepresentation: South Australian at 2.5%, French at 2.3%, and Polish at 1.9%.

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 (29.8%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.5%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 8.2% to 10.7%, while those aged 35 to 44 have risen from 18.5% to 19.8%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 12.6% to 10.5%, and those aged 5 to 14 have dropped from 9.3% to 7.5%. Population forecasts for Bondi Beach - North Bondi in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes, with the strongest projected growth in the 25-34 age group (6%), adding 398 residents to reach a total of 7,178. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 15-24 age groups are expected to have reduced numbers.