Bondi Junction (NSW)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases covering the surrounding region, alongside recent address validation performed by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Bondi Junction has an estimated population of 11,463 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,102 people (10.6%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 10,361 individuals. This adjustment is calculated from the resident population of 11,463, projected by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP numbers from June 2025 and 532 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such a population size translates to a density of 10,613 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the highest 10% of Australian regions analyzed by Districts, highlighting the high demand for local land. The 10.6% growth rate observed in the suburb of Bondi Junction since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 region (5.6%) and the state, positioning it as a regional growth leader. This expansion was mostly fueled by net overseas migration, which accounted for approximately of the total demographic increase in recent times.

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Bondi Junction benefits from a highly credentialed local workforce, particularly within the technology sector, alongside a low unemployment rate of 3.4% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 2.7%, according to Districts' compilation of regional statistics. As of March 2026, there are 7,498 employed locals, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.8% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while workforce participation stands exceptionally high at 74.9% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a high proportion of residents, 57.6%, worked from home, although this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data from the 2023 financial year, taxpayer incomes in Bondi Junction rank in the highest national percentile, with a median of $67,719 and an average of $126,130. These figures stand in contrast to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current local estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $74,708 for the median and $139,147 for the average. The 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual earnings in Bondi Junction are highly positioned, placing between the 87th and 94th percentiles across Australia. The largest income bracket consists of 29.5% of residents (3,381 individuals) earning upwards of weekly, which diverges from the broader metropolitan area where the - bracket is largest at . Financial capacity is evident with of households earning weekly incomes above which helps sustain high local retail spend. While high housing expenses consume of local income, strong earnings keep disposable income levels at the th percentile nationally, placing the area in the th decile of the SEIFA economic index.

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The local housing stock at the most recent Census was composed of 5.2% standalone houses and 94.8% alternative residential structures like semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to the Greater Sydney distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Homeownership rates in Bondi Junction trailed the metropolitan average at 25.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (19.2%) or tenants renting (55.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,100 was significantly higher than the Greater Sydney median of $2,427, while the median weekly rent stood at $660 compared to the metropolitan median of $470. On a national level, Bondi Junction's mortgage commitments are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.

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Family units constitute the majority of households at 56.5%, consisting of couples with children at 18.5%, couples without children at 30.1%, and single-parent homes at 6.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 43.5%, with single-person households at 33.9% and group households making up 9.4%. The median household size of 2.1 persons is smaller than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.

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Academic credentials in Bondi Junction are significantly higher than state and national benchmarks, with 58.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% across Australia and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile positions the workforce well for roles in knowledge-based industries. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 39.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 15.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education accounts for 22.2% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 11.5%.

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Analysis of the local transit network shows 62 active passenger stops operating within Bondi Junction, providing a combination of rail and bus services. These stops are utilized by 71 separate transit routes, generating 23,700 weekly commuter trips. Local transit connectivity is excellent, with residents living an average of 119 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the suburb's residential nature, the majority of commuters travel to external employment hubs, with private vehicles remaining the most common transit mode at 41%, followed by trains at 24% and walking at 16%. Average vehicle ownership is 0.4 per dwelling, which tracks below the metropolitan average. A high share of residents, 57.6%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Local health data points to excellent outcomes in Bondi Junction, with Districts' evaluation of mortality and chronic illness showing low rates of common medical issues across all demographic cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is exceptionally high at roughly 77% of the population (8,777 individuals). This is higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the national rate of 55.7%.

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Bondi Junction shows high measures of cultural diversity, with 30.7% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 54.6% born overseas. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation at 37.3% of the population. The most distinct regional divergence is seen in the Jewish community, which accounts for 12.5% of local residents, compared to the Greater Sydney average of 0.8%.

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The median age in Bondi Junction is 35 years, which is slightly younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 27.9% compared to Greater Sydney, whereas children aged 5 - 14 make up a smaller share at 6.4%. This concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national share of 14.6%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 grew from 8.9% to 11.6% of the population, while the group aged 5 to 14 decreased from 7.7% to 6.4%. Demographic projections to 2041 indicate notable changes for Bondi Junction, with the to cohort expected to grow by people () from to while the to group is projected to rise by (representing people).

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Bondi Junction currently has an estimated 424 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 296 children aged 0-2 and 198 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 11% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 2% by 2041 (to approximately 431 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 802. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.