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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Bondi Beach - North Bondi's population is around 22,750 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,045 people (9.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 20,705 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,528 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 137 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 9,248 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, making land in the area a highly sought resource. Bondi Beach - North Bondi's 9.9% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (6.0%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 76.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of national statistical areas is expected, with the area expected to increase by 2,268 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 9.0% in total over the 17 years.

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

Bondi Beach - North Bondi has recorded around 60 residential properties granted approval annually, with 300 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 49 so far in FY-26. Given population has fallen over the past period, development activity has been adequate in relative terms, which is a positive for buyers, while new dwellings are developed at an average construction cost of $851,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Additionally, $59.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

Relative to Greater Sydney, Bondi Beach - North Bondi shows comparable construction activity (per person), preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. New development consists of 13.0% standalone homes and 87.0% attached dwellings. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The location has approximately 413 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area.

Future projections show Bondi Beach - North Bondi adding 2,046 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Development is keeping a reasonable pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 49 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Hall Street Development, Central Element Lamrock Avenue, Pearl Bondi Beach, and AVRA Bondi Beach, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Bondi Beach - North Bondi possesses a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.8%, and 3.3% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 15,770 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.4% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (83.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 64.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. The area has particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level. Meanwhile, health care & social assistance has a limited presence with 9.1% employment compared to 14.1% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 3.3% while labour force increased by 3.4%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Bondi Beach - North Bondi. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Bondi Beach - North Bondi's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Bondi Beach - North Bondi SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $75,956 with the average level standing at $140,535. This is among the top percentile nationally and compares to levels of $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $82,686 (median) and $152,986 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Bondi Beach - North Bondi, between the 97th and 98th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate the predominant cohort spans 37.4% of locals (8,508 people) in the $4000+ category, unlike trends at regional levels where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 50.2% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. High housing costs consume 19.1% of income, though 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 within Bondi Beach - North Bondi, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 9.9% houses and 90.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Bondi Beach - North Bondi lagged that of Sydney metro, at 19.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (21.9%) or rented (58.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $3,467, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $689, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Bondi Beach - North Bondi's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 56.4% of all households, comprising 23.1% couples with children, 26.3% couples without children, and 6.1% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 43.6%, with lone person households at 31.2% and group households comprising 12.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 people 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 - North Bondi significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 61.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 42.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational pathways account for 19.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+ - advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (9.6%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 58 active transport stops operating within Bondi Beach - North Bondi, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 37 individual routes, collectively providing 9,001 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 130 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 54%, with 14% by train and 12% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 0.7 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A high 64.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,285 trips per day across all routes, 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

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Bondi Beach - North Bondi, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 84% of the total population (19,064 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.1 and 5.9% of residents, respectively, while 80.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 9.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,038 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 20.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 43.9% born overseas. The main religion in Bondi Beach - North Bondi is Christianity, making up 31.4% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 15.2% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bondi Beach - North Bondi are English, comprising 24.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, comprising 16.1% of the population, and Other, comprising 15.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South Australian is notably overrepresented at 2.5% of the population (vs 0.5% regionally), French at 2.3% (vs 0.5%) and Polish at 1.9% (vs 0.6%).

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

At 34 years, Bondi Beach - North Bondi's median age is somewhat lower than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and similarly considerably younger than Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, Bondi Beach - North Bondi has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (28.7%) but fewer 5 - 14 year-olds (7.7%). This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national 14.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 8.2% to 10.8% of the population, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 18.5% to 19.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.6% to 10.7% and the 5 to 14 group dropped from 9.3% to 7.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Bondi Beach - North Bondi. The 25 to 34 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 6%, adding 423 residents to reach 6,953. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 15 to 24 cohorts.