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Suburb comparison

Bondi vs Coogee — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Coogee commands a $415K premium on median property price over Bondi; Bondi has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Waverley

Bondi

2026

Randwick

Coogee

2034

MetricBondiCoogee
Median house price$4.35M$4.76M
Median unit price$1.40M$1.53M
Median weekly rent$980/wk$950/wk
Annual price growth+14.5%+24.8%
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage0.0%0.0%
Schools in postcode32

Choose Bondi if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house
  • School options within walking distance matter

Choose Coogee if...

  • You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
  • Coogee leads on 3 of the 5 head-to-head metrics

Common questions

Is Bondi or Coogee more expensive?
Coogee has the higher median house price ($4.76M) compared with $4.35M in Bondi.
Which is better for renters — Bondi or Coogee?
Median weekly rent is $980/wk in Bondi and $950/wk in Coogee, making Coogee the more affordable rental market.
Is Bondi or Coogee at higher flood risk?
Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Bondi vs Coogee?
Bondi has 3 schools in the postcode, and Coogee has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Bondi 2026Coogee 2034