What is the true cost of buying an apartment in Bondi Beach?

The median apartment in Bondi Beach is $1,850,000. Including stamp duty ($84,160), strata, council rates, insurance, and mortgage repayments, the true first-year cost is approximately $124,760, or $10,397/month.

What does it really cost to buy a house in Bondi Beach?

The median house in Bondi Beach is $4,800,000. True first-year cost including stamp duty ($336,000), rates, insurance, maintenance, and mortgage repayments is approximately $320,352.

What is the vacancy rate in Bondi Beach?

Bondi Beach currently has a vacancy rate of 1.8%. Properties average 28 days on market.

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True Cost of Buying in Bondi Beach

2026 NSW · 7km to CBD

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Market Intelligence

Bondi Beach is one of Australia's most iconic coastal suburbs, renowned for its world-famous beach, vibrant lifestyle, and premium property market. Located in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, this densely populated area attracts a diverse mix of young professionals, international residents, and tourists. The suburb offers an unparalleled beachside lifestyle with excellent surfing conditions, a thriving café and restaurant scene along Campbell Parade, and a strong fitness culture featuring outdoor gyms and beachfront yoga. Property prices are among the highest in Australia, driven by limited supply due to geographic constraints and heritage protections. The area is well-connected to Sydney CBD via bus services, though it lacks direct rail access. Bondi Beach's transient population, fueled by tourism and short-term rentals, creates both opportunities and challenges for residents and investors. The community is characterized by its cosmopolitan atmosphere, with a high proportion of overseas-born residents and a predominantly apartment-based housing stock.

World-famous beach with excellent swimming and surfing conditionsVibrant dining and entertainment scene along Campbell ParadeStrong capital growth potential due to limited supplyHigh rental yields from tourism and short-term accommodationExcellent walkability and beachfront lifestyle

Market Snapshot

Median House

$4.8M

+8.5% 1yr

Median Apartment

$1.9M

+12.2% 1yr

Median Townhouse

$3.2M

Vacancy Rate

1.8%

28 avg DOM

Yield (Apartment)

4.2%

Yield (House)

2.8%

Auction Clearance

78%

Population

12,500

True Cost Breakdown

Based on median prices · 20% deposit · 6.5% interest · 30-year term · Owner-occupier

Apartment

$10,397/mo

Purchase Price

$1,850,000

Stamp Duty

$84,160

1st Year Total

$124,760

House

$26,696/mo

Purchase Price

$4,800,000

Stamp Duty

$336,000

1st Year Total

$320,352

Townhouse

$17,023/mo

Purchase Price

$3,200,000

Stamp Duty

$158,410

1st Year Total

$204,272

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