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 was 20,014 as of November 2025, an increase of 959 people since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 19,055. This change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 20,003 in June 2024 and 59 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 8,005 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Over the past decade, Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte grew at a compound annual rate of 0.2%, driven primarily by overseas migration contributing approximately 78.1% of overall population gains. AreaSearch uses 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 from 2032 to 2041.

Future trends suggest lower quartile growth, with an expected increase of 748 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, recording a 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 per year. Over the past five financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), 146 homes were approved, with an additional 18 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, 2.1 people moved to the area annually for each new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes was $1,093,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year (FY-26), $6.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte has about half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 22nd percentile nationally for assessed areas, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This activity is also lower than the national average, indicating market maturity and possible development constraints. In terms of housing types, 41.0% were standalone homes and 59.0% medium to high-density housing between FY-21 and FY-25.

This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. However, new construction favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (16.0% at Census), demonstrating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. The location has approximately 711 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Future projections show Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte adding 737 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

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified 45 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Bronte Collection, Miramar Bronte, Road Infrastructure Renewal Program from 2024 to 2025, and 81 Anglesea Street Apartment Development. 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 notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.9% as of June 2025.

The area experienced estimated employment growth of 2.7% over the past year. As of June 2025, 13,557 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was 69.5%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance sectors.

The area has a high specialization in professional & technical employment with a share of 1.9 times the regional level, while health care & social assistance has limited presence at 10.3% compared to the regional average of 14.1%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.7%, labour force grew by 2.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national employment 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 growth of approximately 7.5% over five years and 14.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting 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 median income among taxpayers in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte for financial year 2022 was $77,393. The average income stood at $158,356 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $87,152 (median) and $178,318 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte rank highly nationally, between the 96th and 97th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 37.0% of the population falls within the $4000+ range, differing from regional patterns where the $1,500 - 2,999 range dominates with 30.9%. The substantial proportion of high earners (49.4% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity in the suburb. High housing costs consume 18.1% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 95th percentile nationally. 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% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differed slightly from Sydney metropolitan areas which had 18.3% houses and 81.8% 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 was $3,467, below Sydney's average of $3,600. Median weekly rent in the area was $675 compared to Sydney's $670. Nationally, Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than Australia's 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 comprise 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 matches 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

Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte has a higher proportion of residents with university qualifications than the Australian average. 59.6% of its residents aged 15 and above have such qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). 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 among those aged 15 and above, 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. This includes 7.9% in primary education, 6.9% in tertiary education, and 6.3% pursuing secondary education. The area's five schools have a combined enrollment of 1,335 students. Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte demonstrates exceptional educational performance, with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 1161, placing its schools among the most advantaged nationally. The educational mix includes four primary schools and one K-12 school. School capacity is limited in the area, with only 6.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.9, leading many families to travel nearby for schooling. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Transport analysis indicates 56 active transport stops operating within Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte area. These comprise a mix of buses serving 19 individual routes, collectively facilitating 4766 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 119 meters from nearest 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

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 (17,592 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.1% and 5.7% of residents respectively. A majority, 79.0%, reported 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%. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning 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 high cultural diversity, with 20.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 41.5% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, at 36.5%. Judaism is overrepresented at 10.2%, lower than Greater Sydney's average of 16.0%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (25.0%), Australian (17.0%), and Other (14.0%). Notably, French (1.9% vs regional 1.5%), Spanish (1.5% vs 1.0%), and Hungarian (1.0% vs 1.2%) are overrepresented.

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 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (26.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.6%). This concentration of young adults is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to the 2021 Census, Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte's population has seen an increase in the 15 to 24 age group from 8.7% to 11.0%, while the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 12.5% to 11.0%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are forecasted for Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte. The population of residents aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 105%, adding 501 residents to reach a total of 978. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 81% of the population growth, indicating a trend towards demographic aging. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55 to 64 age group and the 0 to 4 age group.