Bondi Beach

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

As of Nov 2025, Bondi Beach's population is estimated at around 12,792, reflecting an increase of 1,279 people since the 2021 Census. This growth rate of 11.1% exceeds both the SA3 area (5.5%) and the state average. The latest ABS ERP data release from June 2024 indicates a resident population of 12,705 for surrounding areas applied to Bondi Beach by AreaSearch. Additionally, 103 validated new addresses since the Census date contribute to this estimated population. This results in a density ratio of 10,485 persons per square kilometer, placing Bondi Beach in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

Based on ABS/Geoscience Australia 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 ABS data, Bondi Beach is expected to grow by 1,272 persons to 2041. This projected increase reflects an 8.5% gain over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Bondi Beach has experienced around 37 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 189 homes since FY20-FY24. As of FY26, 11 approvals have been recorded. Despite population decline during this period, development activity has been adequate relative to population changes, which may be positive for buyers.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $1,394,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY26, $59.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bondi Beach has similar development levels per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. However, these levels are below the national average, suggesting an established area with potential planning limitations. Recent construction comprises 13.0% standalone homes and 87.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a trend toward denser development that caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

With approximately 346 people per dwelling approval, Bondi Beach shows a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add around 1,090 residents by 2041. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 40 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Hall Street Development, Pearl Bondi Beach, Central Element Lamock Avenue, and AVRA Bondi Beach, as detailed below.

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Bondi Beach ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Bondi Beach has a highly educated workforce with notable representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 2.8% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.5% over the past year.

The area's unemployment rate is 1.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and its workforce participation rate is higher at 73.6%. Leading industries include professional & technical services (2.1 times the regional average), finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance (8.5% of local workers). However, there appears to be limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.5%, labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points in Bondi Beach, contrasting with Greater Sydney's figures of 2.6%, 2.9%, and a rise of 0.3 percentage points respectively.

Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally, but growth rates vary by industry sector. Applying these projections to Bondi Beach's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.5% 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 that Bondi Beach has one of the highest incomes nationally. The median income is $76,849 and the average income stands at $150,085. This contrasts with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Bondi Beach would be approximately $86,540 (median) and $169,011 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Bondi Beach rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 98th percentiles. In Bondi Beach, 34.4% of individuals have an income above $4,000, differing from broader areas where the majority earn between $1,500 and $2,999. A significant proportion, 47.8%, earns more than $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity in the suburb. High housing costs consume 20.5% of income, but despite this, disposable income ranks at the 92nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Bondi Beach 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 Beach, as per the latest Census, consisted of 4.1% houses and 95.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bondi Beach stood at 15.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 16.5% and rented ones at 67.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,033, below Sydney metro's average of $3,600. The median weekly rent in Bondi Beach was $675, compared to Sydney metro's $670. Nationally, Bondi Beach's mortgage repayments were higher at $3,033 against the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 50.0% of all households, consisting of 15.5% couples with children, 27.9% couples without children, and 5.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 50.0%, with lone person households at 36.1% and group households making up 14.0%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.3.

Bondi Beach shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Bondi Beach is notably higher than broader averages. As of 2021, 62.7% of residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in New South Wales (NSW). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 43.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 16.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. Vocational pathways account for 19.1% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 9.3%.

Currently, 24.7% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 6.5% in tertiary education, 5.6% in primary education, and 4.2% in secondary education. Bondi Beach Public School, established in 1889, serves the local community with an enrollment of 380 students as of 2022. It focuses exclusively on primary education, with ICSEA score of 1118 indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. Secondary schooling options are available in nearby areas due to limited local school capacity, which is 3.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 15.8.

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

Bondi Beach has 22 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 26 different routes that together facilitate 4,407 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 129 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 629 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 200 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bondi Beach'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 Beach, 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 (10,993 people), compared to 89.7% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 6.4 and 6.2% of residents respectively, while 80.9% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney.

The area has 8.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,061 people), which is lower than the 16.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

Bondi Beach 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 Beach has a high level of cultural diversity, with 22.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 48.2% born overseas. The predominant religion in Bondi Beach is Christianity, accounting for 32.5% of the population. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, comprising 8.3%, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 16.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English at 25.2%, Australian at 14.8%, and Other at 14.7%. There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: French is overrepresented at 2.6% (versus 1.5% regionally), Spanish at 1.8% (versus 1.0%), and Hungarian at 0.8% (versus 1.2%).

Bondi Beach's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Bondi Beach's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bondi Beach has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (36.4%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (4.7%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, Bondi Beach's population aged 15-24 has increased from 7.0% to 9.3%, while the 45-54 age group has decreased from 11.1% to 9.4%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 6.2% to 4.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Bondi Beach's age profile. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 124%, adding 254 residents to reach a total of 459. Conversely, the number of residents aged 5-14 is expected to fall by 7%.