Bondi

An assessment of population growth drivers in Bondi reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Bondi is around 10,998, reflecting an increase of 587 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 10,411. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 10,966 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 53 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 12,788 persons per square kilometer, placing Bondi in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Bondi has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.3%, outperforming the SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting 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 released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year for areas not covered by this data.

Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb of Bondi is expected to expand by 327 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 2.7% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Bondi according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Bondi has recorded around 13 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 69 homes from FY-20 to FY-24. So far in FY-25, 14 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.1 people moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25.

Supply is substantially lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average value of $1,490,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. There have been $3.7 million in commercial approvals this financial year. Relative to Greater Sydney, Bondi has significantly less development activity, which is 56.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. However, building activity has accelerated in recent years.

New development consists of 44.0% detached dwellings and 56.0% attached dwellings, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests, indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. At around 590 people per approval, Bondi shows a mature, established area. Looking ahead, Bondi is expected to grow by 295 residents through to 2041, with current construction levels suggesting housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

AreaSearch has identified a total of 35 projects that are expected to impact the area significantly. Among these key projects are the 81 Anglesea Street Apartment Development, the Road Infrastructure Renewal Program scheduled for 2024-2025, the Pacific Ave, Tamarama project, and the Hall Street Development. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Bondi demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Bondi has a highly educated workforce with a notable technology sector representation. Its unemployment rate in December 2025 was 3.4%, below Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.3%.

As of December 2025, 7,509 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate 0.8% lower than Greater Sydney's. Workforce participation in Bondi was 80.2%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 60.7% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.8 times the regional average), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance (10.2% vs regional average of 14.1%).

The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.3%, labour force by 3.2%, with unemployment remaining unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bondi's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 2023 shows that median income in Bondi is $72,871 and average income is $149,098. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth from June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income in Bondi is approximately $79,327 and average income is $162,308. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Bondi rank highly nationally, between the 91st and 96th percentiles for households, families, and individuals. The largest income bracket consists of 31.0% earning $4000+ weekly (3,409 residents), differing from regional patterns where $1,500 - $2,999 dominates with 30.9%. Notably, 44.2% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 20.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 86th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Bondi features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Bondi, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 6.6% houses and 93.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bondi was 20.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 20.7% and rented dwellings at 58.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bondi was $3,033, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427. The median weekly rent in Bondi was $656, while Sydney metro recorded $470. Nationally, Bondi's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bondi features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 53.3% of all households, including 18.8% that are couples with children, 28.0% that are couples without children, and 5.6% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 46.7%, with lone person households at 32.5% and group households comprising 14.2%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

Bondi 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 is notably high, with 59.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This figure exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the state average of 32.2%. The area's educational advantage is reflected in its strong showing for Bachelor degrees (41.4%), postgraduate qualifications (14.8%), and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational pathways are also well-represented, with advanced diplomas accounting for 11.5% and certificates for 10.6% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above.

Educational participation is high in Bondi, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 6.8% enrolled in tertiary education, 6.1% in primary education, and 4.8% pursuing secondary education.

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

Bondi has 19 active public transport stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 18 different routes, facilitating 6,775 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average being 128 metres from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, Bondi sees most residents commuting outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 51%, followed by trains at 16% and buses at 14%. Vehicle ownership stands at 0.6 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 60.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 967 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 356 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bondi'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 for Bondi, 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 (9,408 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.0% and 6.0% of residents respectively. 79.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Bondi has 12.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,396 people), which is lower than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Bondi 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 has a high cultural diversity, with 26.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 49.2% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Bondi, comprising 32.4% of people. Judaism is overrepresented in Bondi at 15.0%, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 0.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.1%), Other (17.6%), and Australian (14.2%). Notably, Spanish (2.1% vs regional 0.6%), Russian (2.2% vs 0.4%), and French (2.0% vs 0.5%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Bondi.

Bondi hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Bondi'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 has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (32.4%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of Bondi's population aged 15-24 has increased from 7.6% to 10.2%, while the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has decreased from 10.4% to 8.8%. The proportion of residents aged 5-14 has also dropped, from 7.2% to 6.1%. Population forecasts for Bondi in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the 85+ cohort projected to grow by 85%, adding 216 residents and reaching a total of 469. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 81% of population growth, highlighting trends towards an aging population. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55-64 and 5-14 age cohorts.