Bondi Junction, NSW: suburb profile
The population of Bondi Junction NSW is 10,361 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Bondi Junction is $1,307 per week ($67,964 per year). Median rent in Bondi Junction is $660 per week ($2,860 per month). Bondi Junction has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Bondi Junction has a population density of 9,600 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Bondi Junction is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bondi Junction is $3,100.
There were 513 recorded offences in Bondi Junction in 2025-26, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (198 offences).
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.
Bondi Junction vs the typical NSW suburb
The median personal income in Bondi Junction is $1,307 a week, 71% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 96th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $660 a week, $275 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 27.7% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 35, 8 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).
| Measure | Bondi Junction | Typical NSW | Difference | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $1,307/wk | $765/wk | +71% | $766/wk |
| Household income | $2,379/wk | $1,704/wk | +40% | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $660/wk | $385/wk | +71% | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $3,100/mo | $1,965/mo | +58% | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 35 | 43 | −8 yrs | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 27.7% | 22.6% | +5.2 pts | 20.3% |
Bondi Junction Population
10,361 residents at the 2021 Census.
Bondi Junction Median Income & Rent
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.
Bondi Junction Rent Prices & Affordability
28% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.
Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.
Median rent in Bondi Junction against your income
Bondi Junction Schools
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Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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People in Bondi Junction
Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL
Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Homes in Bondi Junction
Housing Tenure
Of the 4,405 occupied private dwellings in Bondi Junction at the 2021 Census, 53.7% were rented, 24.5% owned outright and 18.7% owned with a mortgage.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Work, income and education in Bondi Junction
Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
More from the 2021 Census
Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Bondi Junction Crime Statistics
513 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).
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Suburbs near Bondi Junction
The closest suburb to Bondi Junction is Queens Park (NSW), 0.8 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bondi Junction
What is the population of Bondi Junction NSW?
The population of Bondi Junction NSW is 10,361 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 9,600 people per km². Bondi Junction is ranked #609 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Bondi Junction?
The median personal income in Bondi Junction NSW is $1,307 per week, or $67,964 per year. The median household income is $2,379 per week. Family income is $3,225 per week. Bondi Junction is ranked #271 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Bondi Junction?
Median rent in Bondi Junction NSW is $660 per week ($2,860 per month). Rent represents 27.7% of household income, which is considered moderate. Bondi Junction ranks #113 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Bondi Junction?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Bondi Junction NSW is $3,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Bondi Junction?
The median age in Bondi Junction NSW is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Bondi Junction a good suburb to live in?
Bondi Junction is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 10,361. The median income is $1,307/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10465. All dollar figures in AUD.