Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte

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 20,014 as of Nov 2025. This reflects a 959 person increase since the 2021 Census, which reported 19,055 people. The change is inferred from ABS' June 2024 ERP of 20,003 and 59 new addresses validated post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 8,005 persons per square kilometer, placing Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte in the top 10% nationally. Over the past decade, it has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 0.2%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.1% to recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year; for uncovers areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with 2021 as the base year are used. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future trends suggest lower quartile growth, with Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte expected to increase by 748 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 3.7% 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 29 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25. A total of 146 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 18 approved in FY-26 thus far. On average, 2.1 people moved to the area per new home constructed each year between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average expected construction cost of new homes was $1,490,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, $6.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's predominantly residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte has approximately half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 22nd percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. New development in the area consists of 41.0% standalone homes and 59.0% medium to high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This focus on higher-density living is notable given that detached housing currently comprises only 16.0% of dwellings in the area, according to Census data.

Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte has approximately 711 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the location is projected to add 737 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

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

Area infrastructure performance is greatly influenced by changes to local projects and initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 45 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Bronte Collection, Miramar Bronte, 81 Anglesea Street Apartment Development, and Road Infrastructure Renewal Program from 2024 to 2025. The following list details those most relevant.

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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, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.7%. As of June 2025, 13,557 residents were in work and workforce participation was 69.5%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.9 times the regional level), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance (10.3% compared to 14.1% regionally). Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.7%, labour force by 2.4%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points.

In comparison, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, and an unemployment rate rise of 0.3 percentage points. As of Nov-25, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 14.7% 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

The Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte SA2 had exceptionally high national income levels according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Its median taxpayer income was $77,393 and average income stood at $158,350, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $87,152 (median) and $178,318 (average). Census 2021 income data shows Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 96th and 97th percentiles. Income distribution shows 37.0% of the population (7,405 individuals) fall within the $4000+ range, differing from regional patterns where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (49.4% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. High housing costs consume 18.1% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 95th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it 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

In Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte, as per the latest Census, 16.0% of dwellings were houses while 84.0% were other types such as semi-detached and apartments, compared to Sydney metro's 18.3% houses and 81.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte stood at 25.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.4% and rented ones at 51.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,467, lower than Sydney metro's $3,600. The median weekly rent was $675 compared to Sydney metro's $670. Nationally, Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national average of $375.

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

Family households account for 59.1% of all households, including 24.6% couples with children, 27.5% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 40.9%, with lone person households at 29.3% and group households comprising 11.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is in line 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 exceeds broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 59.6% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 40.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.7%) and graduate diplomas (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% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.9% in primary education, 6.9% in tertiary education, and 6.3% 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 shows that as of 2021 there are 56 active transport stops in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with 19 individual routes operating collectively providing 4766 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 119 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 680 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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

The Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte area shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The private health cover rate is exceptionally high at approximately 88% of the total population of 17,592 people, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.1% and 5.7% of residents respectively. A total of 79.0% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 77.6%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 12.6% (2,515 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 16.4%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte are strong and broadly align with the general population's health profile.

Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte 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-Tamarama-Bronte has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 20.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 41.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, making up 36.5%. Judaism is overrepresented at 10.2%, lower than Greater Sydney's average of 16.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25.0%), Australian (17.0%), and Other (14.0%). Notably, French (1.9%) is overrepresented compared to the regional figure of 1.5%, as are Russian (1.5% vs 1.6%) and Spanish (1.5% vs 1.0%).

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

Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte's median age in 2021 was 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte had a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (26.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds was significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 has increased from 8.7% to 11.0%, while the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 12.5% to 11.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte, with the 85+ cohort projected to grow by 105%, adding 501 residents to reach a total of 978. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 81% of population growth, reflecting broader demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55-64 age group and the 0-4 age group.