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Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte has an estimated 20,059 residents, up 5.3% since the 2021 Census, with 15 projects tracked in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Situated 6.2 kilometres southeast from Sydney CBD, the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte Statistical Area (Lv2) represents one of Australia's premier coastal markets, celebrated for its picturesque coastal beauty, vibrant beach culture, clifftop walking trails such as the Bondi to Bronte walk, and high-profile community events including Sculpture by the Sea. As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte population to be approximately 20,059, marking an expansion of 1,004 people (5.3%) since the 2021 Census recorded 19,055 residents. This demographic trajectory combines an estimated resident population (ERP) of 20,044 reported by the ABS as of June 2025 alongside an additional 165 validated new addresses documented since the Census date.
The local socio-economic environment is shaped by an affluent demographic profile, driven by young professionals, high apartment composition, and an above-average renting population with a notable presence of group households.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Situated 6.2 kilometres southeast from Sydney CBD, the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte Statistical Area (Lv2) represents one of Australia's premier coastal markets, celebrated for its picturesque coastal beauty, vibrant beach culture, clifftop walking trails such as the Bondi to Bronte walk, and high-profile community events including Sculpture by the Sea. As of Aug 2026, AreaSearch estimates the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte population to be approximately 20,059, marking an expansion of 1,004 people (5.3%) since the 2021 Census recorded 19,055 residents. This demographic trajectory combines an estimated resident population (ERP) of 20,044 reported by the ABS as of June 2025 alongside an additional 165 validated new addresses documented since the Census date.
The local socio-economic environment is shaped by an affluent demographic profile, driven by young professionals, high apartment composition, and an above-average renting population with a notable presence of group households.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 17,670 in 2001 and 20,044 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 20,059 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 26.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 37%.
Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for education and the 96th for income.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte is $1,072 a week, up 6.9% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 36% above Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 2.8%.
36% above Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $1,026 in 2017, $1,850 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $716 in 2017, $1,018 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Anglesea Street, Bondi NSW 2026 | $5,900,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 43/107 Macpherson Street, Bronte NSW 2024 | $2,225,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 5/14 Lugar Street, Bronte NSW 2024 | $1,450,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 17/107 Macpherson Street, Bronte NSW 2024 | $1,915,000 | 24 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 344 Birrell Street, Bondi NSW 2026 | $5,860,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 9/266 Bondi Road, Bondi NSW 2026 | $1,650,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 4/11 Flood Street, Bondi NSW 2026 | $1,600,000 | 23 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 25 Busby Parade, Bronte NSW 2024 | $7,900,000 | 21 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 7/20 Penkivil Street, Bondi NSW 2026 | $2,350,000 | 16 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 43 Dudley Street, Bondi NSW 2026 | $5,200,000 | 14 Sep 2026 | Street address |
The 10 most recent of the 48 residential sales recorded since 22 Jun 2026 (the latest settled 30 Sep 2026), newest first. The median of these 48, houses and units together, was $1,907,500 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to September 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,072 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +6.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 2.8% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $5.17m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $1.53m | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $1,907,500 | Median of the 48 most recent residential sales, settled 22 Jun 2026 to 30 Sep 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $1,850 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +11.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $1,018 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +6.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 1.9% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.5% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Eastern Suburbs - North | $1,040 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Eastern Suburbs - North, over 12 months | +7.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Sydney - Eastern Suburbs | $974 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Sydney - Eastern Suburbs, over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 368 tracked applications: 170 approved, 81 under assessment, 117 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 15 projects in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte (5 under construction) and 146 more in the surrounding area.
Central Element is constructing Pearl Bondi Beach, a $150 million ultra-luxury residential development spanning 20-22 Sandridge Street and 21 Wilga Street. Designed by MHNDU with interiors by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects and landscaping by Dangar Barin Smith, the boutique project features two freestanding homes and five house-sized apartments.
Bronte Collection by Fortis comprises nine luxury four-bedroom freestanding coastal homes on a 2,472sqm site just 190m from Bronte Beach. Each home features sweeping ocean views, private pools, dual garaging with EV charging, individual lifts, high-end interiors by Alexander and Co and Lawless and Meyerson, and select residences include state-of-the-art…
Streetscape and transport infrastructure renewal along Miller Street managed by Waverley Council. Works comprise road reconstruction, upgraded stormwater drainage, energy-efficient street lighting, new continuous footpath treatments, and traffic calming measures to improve pedestrian safety between Bondi Road and Birrell Street.
Exclusive collection of 18 luxury beachside apartments designed by Smart Design Studio and SJB Interiors, located near Bronte Beach, currently under construction.
Bowey Bondi is a boutique residential development comprising 16 luxury apartments designed by Woods Bagot. The project integrates an existing heritage shopfront facade with modern architectural design along Bondi Road. It offers a mix of two and three-bedroom residences, including penthouses, with construction delivered by Allambi Property.
Demolition of existing low-density dwellings and construction of a luxury residential flat building comprising 11 three- and four-bedroom apartments designed by MHN Design Union. The boutique development features communal open space, private outdoor landscaped terraces, a swimming pool, and two levels of basement parking.
Demolition of the existing residential flat building and construction of a five-storey multi-residential building comprising five luxury apartments, private swimming pools, and basement parking overlooking Tamarama Beach.
DA approved in 2019 by Waverley Council (DA-301/2019) for a 10-unit boutique apartment development, comprising 3 x 1 bedroom, 6 x 2 bedroom, and 1 x 3 bedroom penthouse apartment. The site was sold as a DA-approved opportunity in May 2025 by Colliers and is now under pre-construction/planning by Stargate Property.
Alterations and additions to an existing residential flat building at 1 Wellington Street, Bondi, converting 11 flats into 16 luxury apartments. The scheme incorporates partial retention and restoration of the building's character facade along with contemporary multi-storey additions and basement parking.
Boutique developer Clutch is constructing AVRA at 141-155 Curlewis Street, located 150 metres from Bondi Beach. Designed by PBD Architects with interiors by Woods Bagot, the sculpted coastal building delivers 18 ultra-luxury three- and four-bedroom residences and penthouses.
Demolition of existing residential flat building and construction of a four-storey luxury residential apartment building comprising four multi-level units with basement parking and private plunge pools. The development has been designed by SRH Architects and submitted to Waverley Council.
Westfield Bondi Junction is a major regional shopping centre at 500 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction. Scentre Group is delivering a $240 million redevelopment of Level 6, creating a lifestyle, dining and entertainment precinct with an upgraded Event Cinemas complex.
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Estimated completion year of the 78 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2024 1, 2025 8, 2026 39, 2027 18, 2028 7, 2029 4, 2030 0, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 1. 32 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 368 substantial development applications lodged in and around Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte over the past 5 years, 229 in the last 12 months; 81 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 11, 2022 32, 2023 31, 2024 36, 2025 35, 2026 (to Oct) 223.
Key application 122-128 Hewlett Street, Bronte Multi-Resi | $17m | 10 dwellings Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 368 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 229 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 1.9 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 36 | ABS building approvals | 48th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 170 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 81 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 include: Pearl Bondi Beach (Construction); Bronte Collection (Construction); Miramar Bronte (Construction); 81 Anglesea Street Apartment Development (Planning); and Bowey Bondi (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 area has seen 101 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2's current population of 20,059 has been supported by 36 approvals on average over recent years.
The Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 has seen 1.9 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 484 people in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 36, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 has grown by approximately 359 people, while 182 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.0 people added for each new dwelling approval. This suggests a balanced relationship between population growth and housing supply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,059 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +5.3% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Population density | 8,036 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 97th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 19,055 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,004 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 2.50 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 was estimated to be approximately 20,059 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 20,044 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The bondi - tamarama - bronte sa2 has added approximately 1,004 people and shown a 5.27% increase from the 19,055 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is estimated at 8,024 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.2% per annum.
Population growth in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (81.5%), Natural increase (18.5%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 81.5% of overall population gains.
Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte's population is younger than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 21st percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 13.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 37.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 63.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 35 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 8.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 10.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 26.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 16.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 10.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 8.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 5.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 at 34 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 35 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 34 years as at August 2026, Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte is 3 years younger than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 4 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 26.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 8.4% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (26.9% vs 16.2%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 13.7% of the population in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 12.4% of the population in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 4% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $80,246 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 96th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $156,097 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,951 | 2021 Census, weekly | 96th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,472 | 2021 Census, weekly | 97th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 49.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $3,792 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 12.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is approximately $85,366. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $80,246.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is approximately $166,056. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $156,097.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is approximately $85,366 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $80,246 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is approximately $166,056 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $156,097 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2's households (~37.0% / 2,839 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is the $4000+ group, representing about 37.0% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is $2,951/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is $3,792/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is $1,472/wk.
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-24, the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $80,246 with the average level standing at $156,097. This is exceptionally high nationally and compares to levels of $63,183 and $86,684 across Greater Sydney respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $85,366 (median) and $166,056 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is $10,479 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The bondi - tamarama - bronte sa2's disposable income is $10,479 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis reveals Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 79.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 13,222 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 15,137 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 13,547 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 has approximately 13,222 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 2.4%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 stands at 2.4%, which is 1.8 percentage points below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are professional & technical (21.3% of employment), finance & insurance (11.1%), and health care & social assistance (10.3%). Other significant employers include construction and education & training.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has fallen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is 79.2%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The bondi - tamarama - bronte sa2 shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 21.3% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% across Greater Sydney. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 2 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The bondi - tamarama - bronte sa2's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 3.8% decline, ranking 32nd out of 37 regions nationally.
Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 1% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 40.8% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 15.7% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 59.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 10.1% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.1% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 10.7% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 19.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 6.9% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 7.9% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 6.3% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
59.6% of people aged 15 and over in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
19.5% of people aged 15 and over in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The bondi - tamarama - bronte sa2 ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 are: Bachelor Degree (40.8%), Postgraduate (15.7%), Advanced Diploma (10.7%).
29.1% of the population in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 7.9% in primary school, 6.3% in secondary school, 6.9% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is 1161, indicating above-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 5 schools within the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 1,335 students.
The bondi - tamarama - bronte sa2 includes 4 primary schools, 1 combined school.
Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte features high concentrations of group households but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.3 people | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 29.3% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 24.6% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 27.5% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 6.0% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 11.6% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 7,673 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 8,077 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 59.1% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 0.9 per family | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 had 7,673 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 5.3% to an estimated 8,077 households today.
The average household size in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is 2.3 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 59.1% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (29.3%), group households (11.6%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 4,535 family households, couples with children account for 24.6% of all households, couples without children at home 27.5%, and single parent families 6.0%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Group households are notably over-represented at 11.6% (versus 4.2% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 59.1% compared to 72.6% in Greater Sydney. The prevalence of shared households suggests a younger demographic or affordability considerations.
Marriage patterns reveal 33.8% of the adult population are currently married, while 53.7% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 29.3% of all households in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2, higher than the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 11.6% of households, above the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. This higher rate points to more student or young professional shared accommodation.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 41.5% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 20.5% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 79.5% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 75.7% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 58.5% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 20.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 41.5% born overseas.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte are English, comprising 25.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%, Australian, comprising 17.0% of the population, and Other, comprising 14.0% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 1.9% of Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte (vs 0.5% across Greater Sydney), Russian at 1.5% (vs 0.4%) and Spanish at 1.5% (vs 0.6%).
41.5% of the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
20.5% of the population in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
0.4% of the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
75.7% of the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 51.2% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 25.4% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 67.9% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $3,467 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 98th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 23.4% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 14.6% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $675 | 2021 Census, weekly | 98th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 22.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 69th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 27.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 75th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 1.0 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
In the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2, 25.4% of homes are owned outright, 23.4% are owned with a mortgage, and 51.2% are rented.
According to the latest data, 16.0% of dwellings in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 are houses.
In the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2, 67.9% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 14.6% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 stands at 25.4%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is $3,467, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is $2,308, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 27.1% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 22.9% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 is 1.0, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 27.1% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 22.9% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 consists of 16.0% detached houses, 14.6% semi-detached dwellings, 67.9% apartments, and 1.5% other dwelling types.
Housing in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte consumes approximately 18.1% of median household income ($12,778 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte show attached dwellings contributing 80% of approvals compared to 84% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 20% of applications versus 16% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. This area is seeing substantial increases in dwelling density compared to most Australian locations.
Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 85.1% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 99th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 79.0% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 2.7% | 2021 Census | 8th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 84.2% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
Around 85.1% of people in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2, 2.7% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
6.1% of people in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.1% of the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.5% of people in the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2, 85.1% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 82 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 82nd percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 63 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 51st percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 4,462 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 74th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 318 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 20 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 0.8 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 62.5% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 63 public transport stops within the Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2.
The Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte SA2 has 4,462 weekly trips across 20 routes, averaging 637 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 119 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 187 m away and the nearest pharmacy 312 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 63 stops nearby, 4,462 weekly trips, access rating 82 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 93 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 187 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 312 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 351 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 353 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest dentist | 387 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 437 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 9 long day care centres with 283 places in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte, about 3.8 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte ranks in the 54th percentile nationally for infrastructure.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte's sought-after property market has recorded 380 sales in the 12 months to June 2026, comprising 98% residential and 2% commercial transactions.
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 younger than the national pattern.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 4% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
AreaSearch analysis reveals Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide.
Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 1% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte features high concentrations of group households but relatively few single parent families, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
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 features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Sydney.
Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte has an estimated 20,059 residents, up 5.3% since the 2021 Census, with 15 projects tracked in Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Sep 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Sep 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (118011339). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Sep 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
