Suburb comparison
Bondi vs Manly — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Manly commands a $150K 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
Northern Beaches
Manly
2095
Choose Bondi if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
- Bondi leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Manly if...
- Manly leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Bondi or Manly more expensive?
- Manly has the higher median house price ($4.50M) compared with $4.35M in Bondi.
- Which is better for renters — Bondi or Manly?
- Median weekly rent is $980/wk in Bondi and $1000/wk in Manly, making Bondi the more affordable rental market.
- Is Bondi or Manly 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 Manly?
- Bondi has 3 schools in the postcode, and Manly has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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