Suburb comparison
Bondi Beach vs Tamarama — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Tamarama commands a $4.42M premium on median property price over Bondi Beach. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Waverley
Bondi Beach
2026
Waverley
Tamarama
2026
Choose Bondi Beach 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 Beach or Tamarama more expensive?
- Tamarama has the higher median house price ($8.75M) compared with $4.33M in Bondi Beach.
- Which is better for renters — Bondi Beach or Tamarama?
- Median weekly rent is $980/wk in Bondi Beach and $980/wk in Tamarama, making Tamarama the more affordable rental market.
- Is Bondi Beach 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 Beach vs Tamarama?
- Bondi Beach has 3 schools in the postcode, and Tamarama has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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