Living in Bondi, Sydney

Monthly rent in AUD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Sydney dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $3,150/month — roughly 9% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $3,500 - $4,300/month and three-bedrooms $4,500 - $5,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 25 minutes to the center by bus, it sits about as central as most Sydney areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the beach, surf, lifestyle tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Marrickville. For a shorter commute, see Surry Hills.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps North Bondi Bus Interchange as the nearest rail stop, Bondi Community Farm as nearby green space and IGA as the nearest supermarket around the Bondi reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Bondi, Sydney?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Bondi costs $2,900 - $3,400/month (second-hand contract) or $2,700 - $3,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $3,500 - $4,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from $4,500 - $5,500/month.

Is Bondi safe for expats?

Bondi has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Bondi to Sydney center?

The commute from Bondi to Sydney city center takes approximately 25 minutes by bus.

What is Bondi like to live in?

Iconic beach lifestyle. Surf culture, coastal walks, and a laid-back community by the famous Bondi Beach. In our data it is tagged as beach, surf, lifestyle.