Bondi vs Coogee
Bondi (median $4,300,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Coogee ($4,900,000). Over the past year, Bondi (+13.9%) ran 10.7 percentage points ahead of Coogee (+3.2%) on house-price growth.
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Bondi and Coogee side by side
| Measure | Bondi | Coogee |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $4,300,000 | $4,900,000 |
| Median unit | $538,560 | $538,560 |
| House price change, 12 months | +13.9% | +3.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1800/wk | $1380/wk |
| Unit rent | $1000/wk | $970/wk |
| Owner occupied | 40.0% | 43.0% |
| Renter occupied | 57.0% | 54.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1140 | 1140 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,411 | 14,634 |
| Median age | 34 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1199 mm | 1199 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- Bondi is the lower entry point at $4,300,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bondi carries both higher gross yield (2.18% vs 1.46%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Bondi vs Coogee: common questions
Is Bondi or Coogee cheaper to buy in?
Bondi has the lower median house price at $4,300,000, roughly 12% below Coogee ($4,900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bondi or Coogee?
Over the past 12 months, Bondi grew +13.9% vs +3.2% in Coogee, a gap of 10.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bondi or Coogee?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.18% in Bondi vs 1.46% in Coogee. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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