Bondi vs Waverley.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $4,300,000 and $4,350,000. Bondi edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bondi (median $4,300,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Waverley ($4,350,000). Over the past year, Bondi (+13.9%) ran 13.3 percentage points ahead of Waverley (+0.6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Waverley (1152) sits above Bondi (1140). Waverley skews owner-occupied (52%), Bondi runs more rental-dense (40% owner).
For buyers
Bondi is the lower entry point at $4,300,000 median, 1% 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 2.12%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Waverley edges out on average school ICSEA (1152 vs 1140).
Common questions
Is Bondi or Waverley cheaper to buy in?
Bondi has the lower median house price at $4,300,000, roughly 1% below Waverley ($4,350,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bondi or Waverley?
Over the past 12 months, Bondi grew +13.9% vs +0.6% in Waverley, a gap of 13.3 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.
Does Bondi or Waverley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Waverley scores 1152 vs 1140 in Bondi. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bondi or Waverley?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.18% in Bondi vs 2.12% in Waverley. 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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