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, as of February 2026, is approximately 22,750, reflecting a 9.9% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 20,705. This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,528 in June 2024 and an additional 137 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 9,248 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. This high density makes land in the area a highly sought resource. Bondi Beach - North Bondi's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (6.0%) and SA4 region, marking it 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 a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch uses NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to increase by approximately 2,268 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of around 9.0% in total 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

Bondi Beach - North Bondi has recorded approximately 60 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 300 homes have been approved, with an additional 49 approved so far in FY-26. Despite a decrease in population during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to the population change, which may benefit buyers.

The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $851,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This year alone, $59.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney and nationally, Bondi Beach - North Bondi shows comparable construction activity per person, maintaining market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas but below national average, possibly due to its maturity and planning constraints. New developments consist of 13.0% standalone homes and 87.0% attached dwellings, favouring higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points suitable for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. The area has approximately 413 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established nature.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Bondi Beach - North Bondi is projected to add 2,046 residents by 2041. Development appears to be keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers may result as the population expands.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 49 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Hall Street Development, Central Element Lamrock Avenue, Pearl Bondi Beach, and AVRA Bondi Beach. The following details projects likely 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. The unemployment rate was 2.9% as of September 2025, which is lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.2%.

There were 15,682 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 1.3% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation in North Bondi was 82.8%, higher than Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 64.4% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. The leading employment industries among residents were professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.

North Bondi had a high specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share twice the regional level, while health care & social assistance had limited presence at 9.1% compared to the regional 14.1%. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.2%, labour force grew by 3.1%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% with a slight rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 project an increase 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 grow by 7.5% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Bondi Beach - North Bondi SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $75,956. The average income stood at $140,535. This places it in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Sydney's levels of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $82,686 (median) and $152,986 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Bondi Beach - North Bondi rank highly nationally, between the 97th and 98th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 37.4% of locals (8,508 people) fall into the $4000+ category, unlike regional trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 50.2% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 19.1% of income, but strong earnings 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

As of the latest Census, dwelling structures in Bondi Beach - North Bondi comprised 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 the area was at 19.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 21.9% and rented dwellings at 58.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,467, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in the area was $689, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Bondi Beach - North Bondi's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,467 compared to 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%. 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 shows significant surpassing of broader benchmarks. In North Bondi, 61.1% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead 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 at 9.8% and certificates at 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

Bondi Beach - North Bondi has 58 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 37 different routes that together facilitate 9,001 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living 130 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its primarily residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation, used by 54% of residents, while trains are used by 14% and buses by 12%. On average, there are 0.7 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 64.4% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The 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

Bondi Beach - North Bondi shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment. The prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups is very low. Approximately 84% of the total population (19,064 people) has private health cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.1%) and mental health issues (5.9%). A majority of residents, 80.9%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 9.0% (2,038 people), than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for 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 has significant cultural diversity, with 20.6% speaking a language other than English at home as of 2016 Census data. Born overseas, 43.9% of the population resides in this area. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 31.4%.

However, Judaism stands out at 15.2%, far exceeding Greater Sydney's average of 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, English tops the list at 24.2%, higher than the regional average of 19.0%. Australian follows with 16.1% and Other at 15.5%. Notable ethnic group representations include South African at 2.5% (regional average: 0.5%), French at 2.3% (regional average: 0.5%), and Polish at 1.9% (regional average: 0.6%).

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

Bondi Beach - North Bondi has a median age of 34 years, lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years 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 (28.7%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 8.2% to 10.8%, while the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 18.5% to 19.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 12.6% to 10.7%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 9.3% to 7.7%. Population forecasts for Bondi Beach - North Bondi in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to grow by 6%, adding 423 residents and reaching a total of 6,953. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 15-24 age cohorts.