Rose Bay vs North Bondi.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $4,877,500 and $4,385,000. Rose Bay edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
North Bondi (median $4,385,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Rose Bay ($4,877,500). Over the past year, Rose Bay (0%) ran 4.7 percentage points ahead of North Bondi (-4.7%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rose Bay (1139) sits above North Bondi (1136).
For buyers
North Bondi is the lower entry point at $4,385,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Rose Bay carries both higher gross yield (2.56% vs 2.13%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Rose Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (1139 vs 1136).
Common questions
Is Rose Bay or North Bondi cheaper to buy in?
North Bondi has the lower median house price at $4,385,000, roughly 11% below Rose Bay ($4,877,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Rose Bay or North Bondi?
Over the past 12 months, Rose Bay grew 0% vs -4.7% in North Bondi, a gap of 4.7 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.
Does Rose Bay or North Bondi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rose Bay scores 1139 vs 1136 in North 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, Rose Bay or North Bondi?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.56% in Rose Bay vs 2.13% in North Bondi. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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