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, the estimated population for the Bondi statistical area (Lv2) is around 10,977. This figure reflects a growth of 566 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,411. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 10,966 in June 2024, based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 43 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 12,764 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 0.2%. The area's population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 78.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Looking ahead to future population dynamics, lower quartile growth is anticipated nationally. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the Bondi (SA2) area is expected to expand by 333 persons to reach a total population of around 11,310 by 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 3.0% 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 for Bondi shows around 13 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, totalling an estimated 66 homes. So far in FY-26, 14 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.3 people move to the area per dwelling built annually during this period. 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. There have been $3.7 million in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting Bondi's residential character. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bondi has significantly less development activity, 58.0% below the regional average per person, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Building activity has accelerated in recent years but remains lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New development consists of 44.0% detached dwellings and 56.0% attached dwellings, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers despite the current mix suggesting more traditional houses. Bondi has around 624 people per approval, indicating a mature, established area.

Looking ahead, AreaSearch estimates Bondi's population will grow by 332 residents through to 2041, with current construction levels expected to meet demand adequately, 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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 35 projects that could affect this region. Notable projects include the 81 Anglesea Street Apartment Development, the Road Infrastructure Renewal Program from 2024 to 2025, the Pacific Ave project in Tamarama, and the Hall Street Development. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Bondi exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Bondi has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 2.8%. As of September 2025, 7,430 residents are employed, with a participation rate of 70.0% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.7% below the regional average. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical (1.8 times the regional average), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance (10.2%, lower than the regional average of 14.1%).

Despite being predominantly residential, Bondi offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8% while labour force grew by 2.7%, resulting in a slight decrease in unemployment (0.1 percentage points). In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted slightly (-0.03%), with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, favourably comparing to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bondi's employment mix, local employment is expected to increase by 7.4% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, based on 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Bondi has exceptionally high incomes nationally. The median income is $72,871 and the average income stands at $149,098. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's figures of a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $79,327 (median) and $162,308 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household incomes rank highly in Bondi at the 91st percentile nationally. Family incomes are at the 94th percentile and personal incomes at the 96th percentile. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 31.0% earning $4000+ weekly (3,402 residents), differing from patterns across the region where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 30.9%. A significant 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

The dwelling structure in Bondi, as per the latest Census, consisted of 6.6% houses and 93.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bondi stood at 20.5%, with the rest either mortgaged (20.7%) or rented (58.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,033, lower than Sydney metro's average of $3,600. The median weekly rent was $656, compared to Sydney metro's $670. 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% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 5.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 46.7%, with lone person households at 32.5% and group households making up 14.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.3.

Bondi demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

In Bondi, residents aged 15 and above have a higher proportion of university qualifications than national and state averages. Specifically, 59.2% of Bondi's residents hold such qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4% and New South Wales' 32.2%. This educational advantage is evident in various degrees: 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% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 10.6%.

Educational participation is notably high in Bondi, 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.

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

The analysis of public transport in Bondi shows that there are currently 19 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops primarily serve buses, with a total of 18 individual routes providing service. The combined weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 6,775.

The accessibility of transport in Bondi is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 128 meters away from their nearest transport stop. Across all routes, the average number of daily trips is 967, which translates 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 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 (9,390 people), compared to 88.6% 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 77.6% across Greater Sydney. Bondi has 12.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,328 people), which is lower than the 16.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line 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% speaking a language other than English at home and 49.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bondi, accounting for 32.4%. Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 15.0% of Bondi's population.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.1%), Other (17.6%), and Australian (14.2%). Spanish (2.1%), Russian (2.2%), and French (2.0%) ethnicities are notably overrepresented in Bondi compared to regional averages of 1.0%, 1.6%, and 1.5% respectively.

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

At age 34 years, Bondi's median age is lower than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years, and significantly younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bondi has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (32.6%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (6.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of Bondi's population aged 15-24 has grown from 7.6% to 10.0%, while the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has declined from 10.4% to 8.9%. Additionally, the percentage of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 7.2% to 6.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Bondi. The cohort aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 101%, adding 233 residents to reach a total of 464. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 82% of the population growth, reflecting broader demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the cohorts aged 55-64 and 5-14.