Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte's population is 20,005 as of Aug 2025, reflecting an increase of 950 people (5.0%) since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 19,055. This change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 20,003 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The area's population density is 8,002 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte's growth exceeded the SA3 area (4.9%) since the 2021 Census, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.1% 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, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate lower quartile growth, with an expected increase of 748 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, recording a gain of 3.7% in total over the 17 years.

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

Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte averaged approximately 59 new dwelling approvals per year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, with 296 dwellings approved between FY-20 and FY-25, and 6 so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years (FY-20 to FY-25), an average of 2.1 people moved to the area per new home constructed, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $1,490,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $6.8 million in commercial development approvals recorded, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte has roughly half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 22nd percentile nationally, leading to relatively constrained buyer choice and interest in existing dwellings. This lower activity compared to national averages may reflect market maturity or possible development constraints. New development consists of 41.0% standalone homes and 59.0% medium and high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers while favouring detached housing more than current patterns suggest (16.0% at Census), indicating ongoing robust demand for family homes. The area has approximately 711 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.

Future projections show Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte adding 746 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

AreaSearch has identified a total of 45 infrastructure projects set to impact the region. Notable initiatives include Bronte Collection, Bronte Collection, Road Infrastructure Renewal Program from 2024 to 2025, and 81 Anglesea Street Apartment Development. The following list details those expected to have the most significant influence on the area's performance.

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Employment conditions in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.9% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.7% over the past year.

In this area, 13,557 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.3% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation stands at 69.5%, surpassing Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Major employment sectors include professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Notably, professional & technical services are highly specialized with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level, while health care & social assistance has a limited presence at 10.3%, compared to the regional average of 14.1%.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.7% and labour force grew by 2.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6% with a slight rise in unemployment. As of Sep-25, NSW's employment contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs, while the state unemployment rate was 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate stood at 4.5% with employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 14.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.5% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though these are illustrative estimates based on simple weighting extrapolations.

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

Bondi Tamarama Bronte has exceptionally high national income levels according to AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for financial year 2022. Its median taxpayer income is $77,393 and average income stands at $158,356, compared to Greater Sydney's $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By March 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.6%, estimated incomes would be approximately $85,597 (median) and $175,135 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks Bondi Tamarama Bronte's household, family, and personal incomes between the 96th and 97th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 37% of its population earns $4000+, differing from regional patterns where $1500-$2999 dominates at 30.9%. High earners comprise 49.4%, indicating strong economic capacity. Housing costs consume 18.1% of income, but disposable income ranks at the 95th percentile, with the area's SEIFA income ranking in the 10th decile.

Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte 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-Tamarama-Bronte, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 16.0% houses and 84.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas which had 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte was at 25.4%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (23.4%) or rented (51.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,467, below Sydney's average of $3,600. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $675, compared to Sydney's $670. Nationally, Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 59.1 percent of all households, including 24.6 percent couples with children, 27.5 percent couples without children, and 6.0 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 40.9 percent, with lone person households at 29.3 percent and group households comprising 11.6 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the Greater Sydney average.

Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte is notably high, with 59.6% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications compared to the national average of 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 40.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 15.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational pathways account for 20.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 10.1%. Educational participation is high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 7.9% in primary, 6.9% in tertiary, and 6.3% pursuing secondary education.

Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte's five schools have a combined enrollment of 1,335 students. The area's ICSEA score is 1161, indicating high educational advantage nationally. There are four primary schools and one K-12 school in the area. However, limited local school capacity (6.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.9) means many families travel elsewhere for schooling.

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

Transport analysis shows 56 active stops operating within Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte area. These are served by buses on 19 routes, carrying 4766 weekly passengers in total. Residents' access to transport is rated excellent, with an average distance of 119 meters to the nearest stop.

Services run 680 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 85 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte'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 across Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 88% of the total population (17,584 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.1 and 5.7% of residents respectively. A total of 79.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 12.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,514 people), which is lower than the 16.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte 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-Tamarama-Bronte has notable cultural diversity, with 20.5% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 41.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte, comprising 36.5% of its population. However, Judaism is overrepresented, making up 10.2% compared to Greater Sydney's average of 16.0%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (25.0%), Australian (17.0%), and Other (14.0%). Some ethnicities have notable differences: French (1.9%, vs regional 1.5%), Spanish (1.5%, vs regional 1.0%), and Hungarian (1.0%, vs regional 1.2%) are overrepresented in Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte.

Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte's population is younger than the national pattern

Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte's median age is 34 years, lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (26.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.6%). This concentration is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 8.7% to 11.0%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.5% to 11.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate substantial changes in Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte's population structure. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 105%, adding 501 residents to reach a total of 978. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 81% of this growth, reflecting broader demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 0-4 age groups.