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 22,666 as of November 2025. This figure represents a rise of 1,961 individuals (9.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,705 people. The increase was inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,528 in June 2024 and an additional 109 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a density ratio of 9,213 persons per square kilometer, placing Bondi Beach - North Bondi within the top 10% nationally by AreaSearch's assessment. The area's growth exceeded both its SA3 region (5.5%) and the state level since the 2021 Census, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 using 2021 as the base year are employed. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the national median, with the area projected to expand by 2,268 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting 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 annually over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 300 homes. As of FY26, 32 approvals have been recorded. Despite a decline in population during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to population size. The average construction cost value for 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 capita, maintaining market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. This activity is below the national average, suggesting an established area potentially limited by planning restrictions. Recent construction comprises 13% standalone homes and 87% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a trend towards denser development appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With around 413 people per dwelling approval, North Bondi exhibits characteristics of a developed market.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add approximately 2,130 residents by 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may face increased competition as population grows.

Bondi Beach - North Bondi has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 49 projects likely affecting the area. Notable ones are Hall Street Development, Central Element Lamrock Avenue, Pearl Bondi Beach, and AVRA Bondi Beach. The following details those expected to be 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 significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.9% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.2%. There were 15,682 residents employed, with a workforce participation rate of 72.3%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include professional & technical services (at 2.0 times the regional average), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance (9.1% of local workers). However, health care & social assistance employs fewer people locally compared to Greater Sydney (14.1%).

Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.2%, while labour force grew by 3.1%, leading to a unemployment rate decrease of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 2.1% and unemployment increase by 0.2 percentage points. Statewide in NSW, employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) as of 25-Nov, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, lower than the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to North Bondi's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 2022 shows that Bondi Beach - North Bondi SA2 has one of the highest incomes nationally. The median income is $75,296 and the average income stands at $147,052. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures where the median income is $56,994 and the average is $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $84,791 (median) and $165,595 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Bondi Beach - North Bondi rank highly nationally, between the 97th and 98th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 37.4% of the population (8,477 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 (50.2% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity in this suburb. High housing costs consume 19.1% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 95th 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

The 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). In comparison, Sydney metro had 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bondi Beach - North Bondi was at 19.8%, with the rest either 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. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $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 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 comprising 12.4%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney 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's North Bondi area shows a significant advantage over broader benchmarks. As of the latest data, 61.1% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and New South Wales' 32.2%. This high level of educational attainment is led by bachelor degrees 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 years and above, with advanced diplomas making up 9.8% and certificates 9.6%.

Educational participation is notably high in the area, 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

Transport analysis shows 53 active public transport stops in Bondi Beach - North Bondi. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 37 individual routes. Weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 5,263.

Residential accessibility to transport is rated excellent, with residents typically located 131 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 751 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 excellent 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 exceptionally high at approximately 86% of the total population (19,402 people), compared to 89.7% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.1 and 5.9% of residents respectively, with 80.9% declaring themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney.

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

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 a high level of cultural diversity, with 20.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home as of the 2016 Census. Additionally, 43.9% of the population was born overseas in this same period. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bondi Beach - North Bondi, making up 31.4% of the population.

However, Judaism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, comprising 15.2% of Bondi Beach - North Bondi's population versus 16.0%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English at 24.2%, Australian at 16.1%, and Other at 15.5%. There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: South African is overrepresented at 2.5% compared to 2.4% regionally, French at 2.3% versus 1.5%, and Polish at 1.9% versus 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 (29.4%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.9%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 8.2% to 10.8%, while the 45-54 age group has decreased from 12.6% to 10.8%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 9.3% to 7.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Bondi Beach - North Bondi, with the 55-64 cohort projected to grow by 22%, adding 380 residents to reach 2,085. Conversely, the 5-14 age group is expected to decrease by 10 residents.