Bondi NSW Property Market
Postcode 2026
Data updated: October 2026 · Sources: ABS Census, CoreLogic, Domain
Median House
$4661k
Median Unit
$1272k
Annual Growth
-21%
Rental Yield
2.54%
Vacancy Rate
1.2%
Source: SQM Research — not financial advice. Verify with a licensed property professional before making investment decisions.
About the Bondi Property Market
Bondi sits on Sydney's eastern beachside fringe, anchored by its famous stretch of sand and a village atmosphere that blends surf culture with cosmopolitan dining and retail. The suburb's reputation as one of Australia's most recognisable addresses continues to draw local and international attention, underpinning its status as a premier lifestyle location.
Property Market
Housing stock ranges from Art Deco apartment blocks to renovated terraces and architect-designed beachfront homes, with house prices sitting well above both the Sydney and national medians. The market has moved through a period of correction recently, with values pulling back after a strong preceding run, reflecting broader affordability pressure at this end of the eastern suburbs. Units remain the more accessible entry point and continue to attract steady buyer interest given the premium attached to house-level stock.
Lifestyle and Amenity
Residents enjoy direct access to Bondi Beach, the coastal walk to Bronte and Coogee, and a strip of cafes, restaurants and boutique retail along Campbell Parade and Hall Street. Transport links into the CBD are well served by bus routes, while local schools, parks and the Bondi Markets add to the suburb's family and lifestyle appeal despite its compact, densely populated footprint.
Who Buyers Here
The buyer pool is a mix of affluent professionals, downsizers and overseas investors drawn to the prestige and lifestyle credentials of the address, alongside younger renters and share-house tenants chasing proximity to the beach and nightlife. Owner-occupiers tend to prioritise lifestyle over yield, while investors are typically attracted by long-term capital appreciation prospects rather than immediate income return.
Investment Outlook
Rental demand remains firm, supported by tight vacancy conditions and a constant flow of tenants wanting beachside living, though yields stay modest given the high capital values involved. Longer-term growth prospects hinge on Bondi's scarcity value and enduring lifestyle appeal, even as the market digests recent price softening.
Data last updated: 5 Oct 2026
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Understanding the Numbers
Median house price represents the middle sale in a period — not the average. Rental yield is annual rent divided by property value. Vacancy rate below 3% indicates strong tenant demand. Annual growth shows 12-month price change — not a guarantee of future performance.
What to Research Before Buying
Check council zoning and DA restrictions, flood and bushfire overlays on state planning portals, infrastructure pipeline (rail, roads, schools), employer concentration (single-industry suburbs carry higher risk), and auction clearance rates (above 70% signals a seller's market).
Due Diligence Checklist
- ☐ Building and pest inspection
- ☐ Strata report (if applicable)
- ☐ Contract review by conveyancer
- ☐ Comparable sales in last 90 days
- ☐ Rental vacancy rate
- ☐ Council rates and water rates
- ☐ Body corporate fees (if applicable)
Data sources: ABS Census 2021, CoreLogic property transaction data, Domain listing data, and RBA statistical tables. Updated as new data becomes available.