Waverley vs Bondi Junction.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $4,350,000 and $2,640,000. Bondi Junction edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bondi Junction (median $2,640,000) is roughly 65% cheaper to buy into than Waverley ($4,350,000). Over the past year, Waverley (+0.6%) ran 12.6 percentage points ahead of Bondi Junction (-12%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bondi Junction (1163) sits above Waverley (1152).
For buyers
Bondi Junction is the lower entry point at $2,640,000 median, 65% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Bondi Junction delivers the better gross yield (3.34% vs 2.12%), but Waverley has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Bondi Junction edges out on average school ICSEA (1163 vs 1152).
Common questions
Is Waverley or Bondi Junction cheaper to buy in?
Bondi Junction has the lower median house price at $2,640,000, roughly 65% 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, Waverley or Bondi Junction?
Over the past 12 months, Waverley grew +0.6% vs -12% in Bondi Junction, a gap of 12.6 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 Waverley or Bondi Junction have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bondi Junction scores 1163 vs 1152 in Waverley. 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, Waverley or Bondi Junction?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.34% in Bondi Junction 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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