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Suburb comparison

Bondi vs Tamarama — which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Tamarama commands a $4.40M premium on median property price over Bondi. The table below covers all available metrics.

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

Waverley

Bondi

2026

Waverley

Tamarama

2026

MetricBondiTamarama
Median house price$4.35M$8.75M
Median unit price$1.40M$2.30M
Median weekly rent$980/wk$980/wk
Annual price growth+14.5%-19.0%
SEIFA advantage decile10/1010/10
Flood zone coverage
Bushfire zone coverage0.0%0.0%
Schools in postcode33

Choose Bondi if...

  • You want a lower entry price for a house

Choose Tamarama if...

  • Tamarama leads on 2 of the 3 head-to-head metrics

Common questions

Is Bondi or Tamarama more expensive?
Tamarama has the higher median house price ($8.75M) compared with $4.35M in Bondi.
Which is better for renters — Bondi or Tamarama?
Median weekly rent is $980/wk in Bondi and $980/wk in Tamarama, making Tamarama the more affordable rental market.
Is Bondi or Tamarama 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 Tamarama?
Bondi has 3 schools in the postcode, and Tamarama has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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