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 August 2025. This shows an increase of 950 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 19,055. The estimated resident population was 20,003 in June 2024, with an additional 55 validated new addresses since the Census date accounting for this growth. This results in a density ratio of 8,002 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population grew by 5.0% between the 2021 Census and August 2025, exceeding the SA3 area's growth rate of 4.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections where ABS data is not available, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends indicate lower quartile growth, with an expected increase of 748 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, resulting in a total gain of 3.7% over the 17-year period.

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 has averaged approximately 29 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25146 homes were approved, with an additional 18 approved so far in FY-26. On average, around 2.1 people have moved to the area annually for each new home constructed over these years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $1,490,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year has seen $6.8 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney and nationally, Bondi - Tamarama - Bronte has around half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person, placing it among the 22nd percentile of areas assessed. This results in relatively constrained buyer choice, driving interest in existing dwellings. The location has approximately 711 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market with ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures.

Future projections indicate 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 population growth beyond current projections. New development consists of 41.0% standalone homes and 59.0% medium and high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points and suiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

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

AreaSearch has identified 45 projects that could impact the area's performance. Key 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 is 2.9%, 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 are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% below Greater Sydney's rate and workforce participation at 69.5%, compared to 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%). Over the year ending June 2025, employment increased by 2.7% while labour force grew 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 increase in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industry sectors. 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.

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

Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte has an exceptionally high national income level according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Its median income among taxpayers is $77,393 and average income stands at $158,350, compared to Greater Sydney's figures of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth 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 data indicates 37.0% of its population (7,401 individuals) fall within the $4000+ income 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) suggests strong economic capacity in the suburb. High housing costs consume 18.1% of income, but 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

The dwelling structure in Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte, as per the latest Census, consisted of 16.0% houses and 84.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Sydney metro's 18.3% houses and 81.8% 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 average of $3,600. The median weekly rent figure was $675, slightly higher than Sydney metro's $670. Nationally, Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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 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 making up 29.3% and group households comprising 11.6%. 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 higher than broader benchmarks. 59.6% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. 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, 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, with an ICSEA score of 1161, indicating high educational performance nationally. There are four primary schools and one K-12 school. School capacity is limited at 6.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.9, leading many families to seek schooling in nearby areas. Note: for schools marked 'n/a' in enrolments, please refer to their parent campus.

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

The analysis shows that there are currently 56 active public transport stops operating in the Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 19 individual routes providing service to these areas. The combined weekly passenger trips across all routes amount to 4,766.

Residents in this region have excellent accessibility to public transport, with an average distance of 119 meters to the nearest stop. The overall service frequency is 680 trips per day across all routes, which equates 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. Approximately 88% of the total population (17,584 people) has private health cover, significantly higher than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.1 and 5.7% of residents respectively. A majority, 79.0%, report being completely free from medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 77.6%. In terms of demographics, 12.6% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,514 people), lower than the 16.4% in Greater Sydney. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors align with those of the general population.

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 a high cultural diversity, with 20.5% of its population 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 the population. However, Judaism is notably underrepresented compared to Greater Sydney's average, making up only 10.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (25%), Australian (17%), and Other (14%). Some ethnic groups have notable differences in representation: French at 1.9% versus the regional average of 1.5%, Spanish at 1.5% compared to 1.0%, and Hungarian at 1.0% against a regional average of 1.2%.

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 proportion of residents aged 25-34 (26.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of the population aged 15-24 has increased from 8.7% to 11.0%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 has decreased from 12.5% to 11.0%. By 2041, Bondi-Tamarama-Bronte's population is projected to see substantial demographic changes. The 85+ age cohort is expected to grow by 105%, adding 501 residents and reaching a total of 978. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 81% of the population growth, indicating a trend towards an aging demographic. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55-64 age cohort and the 0-4 age cohort.