Bondi Junction

Population growth drivers in Bondi Junction are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

By Nov 2025, Bondi Junction's population is estimated at around 11,564. This reflects an increase of 1,203 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,361. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 11,355 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 528 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 10,707 persons per square kilometer, placing Bondi Junction in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 11.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's 5.5% and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 89.0% 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. According to aggregated SA2-level projections, Bondi Junction is expected to grow by 1,755 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 10.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Bondi Junction among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Bondi Junction has seen approximately 88 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 444 homes were approved, with no approvals yet in FY26. The average population increase per dwelling built over these years is 0.8 people.

This pace suggests that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction cost value of new properties is $777,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. In FY26, there have been $57.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Bondi Junction has 188.0% more building activity per person. New development consists of 3.0% detached houses and 97.0% attached dwellings, promoting higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers.

The location currently has approximately 93 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. By 2041, Bondi Junction is projected to grow by 1,258 residents according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Mixed-Use Development with Affordable Housing at 362-384 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction; Origami Bondi Junction; Signature Build-to-Rent Precinct at 362-384 Oxford Street; and Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan. The following list details projects most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Bondi Junction has been broadly consistent with national averages

Bondi Junction has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in the technology sector. Its unemployment rate was 4.1% as of June 2025.

Employment grew by an estimated 2.2% over the past year. The area's unemployment rate is 0.1% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Bondi Junction is 65.9%, higher than Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries among residents include professional & technical, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance.

The area shows strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Manufacturing employs just 2.4% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 5.7%. As at the Census, there are 0.9 workers for each resident, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2% while labour force grew by 2.3%, leaving unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Sydney saw employment grow by 2.6%, labour force expand by 2.9%, and unemployment rise by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bondi Junction'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 localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Bondi Junction had a median taxpayer income of $67,719 and an average income of $126,130 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is notably higher than Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $76,258 and an average income of $142,035, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. In Bondi Junction, household, family, and personal incomes ranked highly nationally, between the 87th and 94th percentiles, according to Census 2021 income data. The earnings profile showed that 29.5% of locals (3,411 people) earned over $4,000 weekly, differing from the metropolitan region where the predominant earning category was $1,500 - $2,999 at 30.9%. A significant 41.2% earned above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consumed 21.1% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 79th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 10th decile.

Bondi Junction 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 Junction, as per the latest Census, consisted of 5.2% houses and 94.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metropolitan area's figures of 18.3% houses and 81.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bondi Junction stood at 25.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 19.2% and rented ones at 55.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,100, lower than Sydney metro's average of $3,600. Median weekly rent in Bondi Junction was recorded at $660, compared to Sydney metro's $670. Nationally, Bondi Junction's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,100 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 56.5% of all households, including 18.5% couples with children, 30.1% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 43.5%, with lone person households at 33.9% and group households comprising 9.4%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.3.

Bondi Junction 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 Junction is notably higher than national and state averages. 58.0% of residents aged 15 years and over hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 39.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational pathways account for 22.2% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and over, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 11.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.2% in tertiary education, 6.9% in primary education, and 5.0% pursuing secondary education. Schools appear to be located outside Bondi Junction's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access educational facilities in neighboring areas.

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

Bondi Junction has 46 active public transport stops. These include train stations and bus stops. There are 71 different routes servicing these stops, providing a total of 16,212 weekly passenger trips.

The average distance from residents to the nearest transport stop is 119 meters. On average, there are 2,316 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 352 weekly trips per individual stop.

Bondi Junction's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Bondi Junction demonstrates excellent health outcomes, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 77% of its total population (8,854 people) has private health cover, compared to 89.7% in Greater Sydney and 55.3% nationally. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 5.9% and 5.7% of residents respectively.

A majority, 78.1%, report being free from medical ailments, slightly higher than the 77.6% in Greater Sydney. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 14.9% (1,723 people), compared to 16.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are strong and broadly align with those of the general population.

Bondi Junction 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 Junction has a high level of cultural diversity, with 30.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 54.6% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Bondi Junction, comprising 37.3% of the population. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, making up 12.5% of the population compared to 16.0% across Greater Sydney.

The top three ancestry groups based on country of birth of parents are English at 21.3%, Other at 17.7%, and Australian at 13.2%. There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Russian is overrepresented at 2.2% compared to 1.6% regionally, French is equally represented at 1.5%, and Spanish is slightly overrepresented at 1.5% compared to 1.0%.

Bondi Junction's population is younger than the national pattern

Bondi Junction has a median age of 35 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Sydney's 37 years and somewhat younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group makes up 27.2% of Bondi Junction's population, compared to Greater Sydney, while the 5-14 age group constitutes 6.8%. This concentration in the 25-34 age bracket is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 8.9% to 11.4% of Bondi Junction's population. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 7.7% to 6.8%. By 2041, forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Bondi Junction, with the 75-84 age cohort projected to increase by 306 people (47%), rising from 659 to 966 individuals. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 57% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.