Side by sideSuburb comparison

Waverley vs Bondi Junction.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Bondi Junction edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bondi Junction (1163) sits above Waverley (1152).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Bondi Junction edges out on average school ICSEA (1163 vs 1152).

Common questionsWaverley vs Bondi Junction

Common questions

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.

The numbers behind the take

Waverley
Metric
Bondi Junction

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$655/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$660/wk
$630/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$660/wk
52.0%
Owner occupied
43.0%
43.0%
Renter occupied
54.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
10
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
4,216
Population
10,361
38
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1152
Avg ICSEA
1163

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).