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Bondi Junction 2022 suburb insights

Bondi Junction (2022) is a suburb in the Waverley local government area in New South Wales. This page brings together 16 data cards on what property buyers actually need to know before committing to Bondi Junction: affordability signals including median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility; lifestyle indicators covering school catchments, childcare quality, walkability, and commute times to the CBD; and risk factors including flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, and air quality. The final section tracks how Bondi Junction is changing — new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts from the ABS Census. All data is sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and updated regularly. Use the section navigation above to jump between Affordability, Lifestyle, Dealbreakers, and Change.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Affordability

Can I afford Bondi Junction?

Can I afford Bondi Junction?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Bondi Junction? Based on the suburb median of $1,720,000 (units) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment
$8,490/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income
82.4%

Stretch

Loan assumptions
$1,376,000 loan
20% deposit ($344,000)
30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 82% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income
Bondi Junction82.4%
Sydney median income94.7%
30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

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Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.
Can I afford Bondi Junction?

Rental market in Bondi Junction

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 115 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$1,150per week
Sep 2025 · 115 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Dec 22: $930 per week (65 bonds)Mar 23: $950 per week (73 bonds)Jun 23: $1,005 per week (90 bonds)Sep 23: $950 per week (93 bonds)Dec 23: $965 per week (72 bonds)Mar 24: $1,100 per week (60 bonds)Jun 24: $1,100 per week (109 bonds)Sep 24: $1,025 per week (129 bonds)Dec 24: $1,100 per week (86 bonds)Mar 25: $1,200 per week (92 bonds)Jun 25: $1,100 per week (102 bonds)Sep 25: $1,150 per week (115 bonds)Dec 22Jun 24Sep 25

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Bronte2024
$968▼$182
1.3 km away
Woollahra2025
$900▼$250
1.3 km away
Bellevue Hill2023
$930▼$220
1.9 km away
Double Bay2028
$990▼$160
2.0 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Lifestyle

Bondi Junction Lifestyle

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Dealbreakers

Any dealbreakers?

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in Bondi Junction

46
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
05:33 AEST
Randwick station · 4.0 km from centroid
12-month median: AQI 31 · Good

Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.

Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
23.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.2pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Randwick station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
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Change

How might Bondi Junction change?

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2022

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2022. Expected back by Q3 2026.

NSW PLANNING PORTAL
How might Bondi Junction change?

Investor activity in Bondi Junction

2022 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Also in Waverley

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Waverley postcodes, or explore the full Waverley suburb index.

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Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2022?
Bondi Junction is the primary suburb with postcode 2022 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Bondi Junction is the main locality.
Which local government area is Bondi Junction in?
Bondi Junction (2022) is located in the Waverley local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Bondi Junction?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Bondi Junction (2022) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Bondi Junction flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Bondi Junction. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Bondi Junction?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Bondi Junction (2022), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Bondi Junction (2022) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Bondi Junction (2022). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Bondi Junction changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Bondi Junction (2022) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Bondi Junction in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for Bondi Junction 2022: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Waverley suburb index to compare nearby options.