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 November 2025, Bondi's population is estimated at around 10,950, reflecting an increase of 539 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 5.2% rise from the previous figure of 10,411 people. AreaSearch validated this estimate based on the resident population of 10,941 inferred from the latest Estimated Residential Population (ERP) data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 43 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 12,732 persons per square kilometer, placing Bondi within 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 0.2%, outperforming its surrounding SA3 area. The primary driver for population growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For future projections until 2041, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia's SA2-level projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2-level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Bondi is expected to expand by 332 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 3.3% in total over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Bondi recorded around 13 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 69 homes. In FY26 so far, 14 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.2 people moved to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25.

This supply lagging demand indicates heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average value of $1,490,000, targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bondi has markedly lower building activity, 56.0% below regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent development activity has picked up but remains below national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 44.0% detached houses and 56.0% medium and high-density housing.

This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (7.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. Bondi shows a developed market with around 532 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate Bondi will gain 358 residents through to 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

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

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 35 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable among these are the 81 Anglesea Street Apartment Development, the Road Infrastructure Renewal Program from 2024 to 2025, the Pacific Ave development in Tamarama, and the Hall Street Development. The following list details those projects considered most relevant.

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The labour market in Bondi shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Bondi has a highly educated workforce. Its technology sector stands out in terms of representation.

The unemployment rate is 3.4%. Over the past year, employment growth was estimated at 2.5%, based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of June 2025, 7,594 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is 70.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%.

Employment is concentrated in professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance sectors. Bondi has a particular specialization in professional & technical employment, with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 10.2% versus the regional average of 14.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.5%, and labour force increased by 2.2%, resulting in a unemployment fall of 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment growth of 2.6%, labour force expansion of 2.9%, and an unemployment rise of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 offer insights into potential future demand within Bondi. These projections suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Bondi's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.

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 2022 shows Bondi's median income among taxpayers is $72,871, with an average of $149,098. This places Bondi in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $82,060 (median) and $167,899 (average). The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Bondi rank highly nationally, between the 91st and 96th percentiles. Income distribution shows that the largest segment comprises 31.0% earning $4000+ weekly (3,394 residents), unlike metropolitan trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners represent a substantial presence with 44.2% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power in the community. High housing costs consume 20.8% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 86th percentile nationally, and 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

Bondi's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 6.6% houses and 93.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Sydney metro had 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bondi was at 20.5%, with dwellings either mortgaged (20.7%) or rented (58.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bondi was $3,033, below Sydney metro's average of $3,600. Median weekly rent in Bondi was recorded at $656, compared to Sydney metro's $670. Nationally, Bondi's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $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 constitute 53.3% of all households, including 18.8% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 5.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for 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 2.3 people.

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 high, with 59.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This compares to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 41.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational pathways account for 22.1%.

Educational participation is also high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 6.8% in tertiary education, 6.1% in primary education, and 4.8% pursuing secondary education. Bondi's three schools have a combined enrollment of 566 students. The area has an ICSEA score of 1160, indicating high educational advantage nationally. The schools include two primaries and one K-12 school. School capacity is limited at 5.2 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.8, leading many families to seek schooling in nearby areas.

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

Bondi has 19 operational public transport stops. These are served by buses along 18 different routes, facilitating a total of 3,845 weekly passenger trips. The average distance residents live from the nearest stop is 128 meters.

On average, there are 549 trips per day across all routes, which equates to around 202 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 across Bondi, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 86% of the total population (9,367 people), compared to 89.7% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.0% and 6.0% of residents respectively, while 79.6% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney.

As of 12.1%, Bondi has a lower percentage of residents aged 65 and over (1,324 people) than Greater Sydney's 16.4%. Health outcomes among seniors in Bondi are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

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's cultural diversity is notable, with 26.0% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 49.2% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Bondi, comprising 32.4% of the population. However, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 15.0% of Bondi's population versus 16.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.1%), Other (17.6%), and Australian (14.2%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences: Spanish is overrepresented at 2.1% compared to the regional average of 1.0%, Russian at 2.2% versus 1.6%, and French at 2.0% versus 1.5%.

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 concentration of residents aged 25-34 (32.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 7.6% to 10.0%, while the 45 to 54 age group has decreased from 10.4% to 8.9%, and the 5 to 14 age group has dropped from 7.2% to 6.1%. By 2041, Bondi's population is projected to undergo significant demographic changes, with the 85+ cohort showing the strongest growth at 102%, adding 234 residents to reach a total of 464. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 81% of this population growth, indicating a trend towards an aging demographic. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55-64 age group and the 5-14 age group.