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 approximately 20,050 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 995 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 19,055. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 20,044 in June 2025 plus 60 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 8,020 persons per square kilometer, placing Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte among the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, from May 2016 to May 2026, Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 0.2%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 81.5% of overall population gains during this period.

AreaSearch projects future population trends using 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 are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte is expected to increase by 636 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 3.1% in total over the 16-year period from May 2025 to May 2041.

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, with a total of 146 homes approved during this period. In the current financial year, FY-26, 28 dwellings have been approved so far. Over these five years, an average of 2.1 people moved to the area per new home constructed, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes in the area is $1,093,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26, commercial development approvals have reached $6.8 million, reflecting the residential character of the area. 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 in terms of new dwelling approvals, resulting in relatively limited buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This activity is also lower than the national average, indicating a mature market with possible development constraints. New development in Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte 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 contrasts with current patterns (16.0% detached houses at Census), demonstrating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. The area has approximately 711 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Future projections estimate Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte will add 630 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

AreaSearch has identified a total of 45 infrastructure projects that could impact the area. Notable ones 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 likely to be relevant.

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

Bondi Tamarama Bronte has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.3%.

As of December 2025, 13,346 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation is high at 79.5%, compared to Greater Sydney's 68.8%. A significant portion of residents work from home, with 62.5% reporting this arrangement in Census responses. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical services (1.9 times the regional level), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance (10.3%).

Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 3.3%, while labour force grew by a similar rate, keeping unemployment broadly stable at 2.9%. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and a marginal rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national growth rates of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bondi Tamarama Bronte's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.5% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, though this is a simple 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 incomes nationally according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2023. Its median income among taxpayers was $78,872 and average income stood at $151,939, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $87,012 (median) and $167,619 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 data showed household, family, and personal incomes all ranked highly in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte, between the 96th and 97th percentiles nationally. Income distribution indicated that 37.0% of the population (7,418 individuals) fell within the $4000+ range, differing from regional patterns where $1,500 - 2,999 dominated with 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (49.4% above $3,000/week) suggested strong economic capacity throughout the suburb. High housing costs consumed 18.1% of income, yet strong earnings placed disposable income at the 95th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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 evaluation, 16.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 84.0% being semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types of dwellings. In contrast, Sydney metropolitan area had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte stood at 25.4%, with mortgaged properties at 23.4% and rented ones at 51.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $3,467, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure for Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte was $675, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average 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 constitute the remaining 40.9%, with lone person households at 29.3% and group households comprising 11.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 40.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational pathways account for 20.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and over - advanced diplomas make up 10.7% and certificates 10.1%. Educational participation is high, with 29.1% of residents 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 63 active transport stops operating in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 19 individual routes. They collectively provide 8,573 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 119 meters from the nearest stop. In this primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 58%, followed by train at 14% and bus at 11%.

Vehicle ownership averages 0.8 per dwelling, below the regional average. As of the 2021 Census, a high 62.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 1,224 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 136 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, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions have very low prevalence across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 86% of the total population (17,283 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, impacting 6.1 and 5.7% of residents respectively. 79.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The area has 12.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,510 people), lower than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

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, surveyed in 2016, had a higher proportion of residents speaking a language other than English at home, with 20.5%, compared to the regional average. Born overseas, 41.5% of its population was recorded in 2016. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 36.5%.

Judaism was notably overrepresented, at 10.2%, significantly higher than the Greater Sydney average of 0.8% as of 2016. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), English was the highest at 25.0%, Australian followed at 17.0%, and Other at 14.0%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: French residents were overrepresented at 1.9% compared to the regional average of 0.5%, Russian at 1.5% (regional average 0.4%), and Spanish at 1.5% (regional average 0.6%).

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

Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (26.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.6%. Between the 2021 Census and the latest data, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has grown from 8.7% to 10.9%, while those aged 25-34 increased from 25.5% to 26.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 decreased from 12.5% to 10.8%, and those aged 5-14 dropped from 9.6% to 8.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 94%, adding 456 residents and reaching a total of 944. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 80% of the population growth, highlighting the trend towards demographic aging. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5-14 age group and the 55-64 age group.