Bondi Beach at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
11.5k
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Bondi Beach.
The postcode for Bondi Beach is 2026 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Bondi Beach (2026) sits in the Waverley region of NSW.
Bondi Beach has roughly 11,513 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bondi Beach scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bondi Beach's population at 11,513, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (32% own, 66% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
11,513
Median age
33
Family households
50%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$680/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$675/wk
Owner occupied
32%
Renter occupied
66%
At a deeper level
11,513
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,079
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bondi Beach.
Local schools for Bondi Beach
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Government School Catchment
Bondi Beach Public School
Wairoa School
Bondi Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bondi Beach.
- What is the Bondi Beach postcode?
- Bondi Beach is in the 2026 postcode, in NSW, in the Waverley Council region.
- Where is Bondi Beach?
- Bondi Beach is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2026. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Waverley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bondi Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $675.
- What schools are in Bondi Beach?
- There are 20 schools serving Bondi Beach on this page, including Bondi Beach Public School, WAYS Secondary, Wairoa School.
- How walkable is Bondi Beach?
- Bondi Beach has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bondi Beach?
- Bondi Beach is close to North Bondi, Ben Buckler, Tamarama, Bondi, Rose Bay.
- What is the population of Bondi Beach?
- The population of Bondi Beach is approximately 11,513 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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