Bondi Junction NSW Property Investment
Waverley · 2022 · Score: 73/100 · Buy
Bondi Junction Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Bondi Junction NSW Investment Brief
BUY — $2,932,435 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median with 10.0%/yr growth over 5 years.
THE MARKET
Bondi Junction has compounded at 10.0%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $2,932,435 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 42 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $2,932,435 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $1,301,640
- Gross yield: 2.6% | Net yield: 1.1%
- 5yr price CAGR: 10.0%/yr | 3yr forecast: 6.1%/yr
- Population: 10,361 | Owner-occupier rate: 49% | Affluence: Very High
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.6% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $1,475/wk | Days on market: 42 (stable)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $508/night | Occupancy: 40%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$74,132/yr
- vs long-term rent: $76,700/yr (comparable — LTR offers simpler management)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- New Intercity Fleet (NSW Trains) (Under Delivery)
- Sydney Gateway (Under Construction)
- Sydney Metro City & Southwest (Operational)
- Sydney Metro West (Under Construction)
- Transport: Bondi Junction station 0.1km away
BULL CASE
If Bondi Junction maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.1%, median prices could reach $3,372,300 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Bondi Junction pull back 10-15% from $2,932,435, with vacancy rising to 2.9% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Premium price point limits buyer pool and increases interest rate sensitivity
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Burwood (NSW): $3,015,360 median, 1.7% yield, 2.5% 1yr growth
- Eastlakes (NSW): $2,195,176 median, 2.6% yield, 7.1% 1yr growth
- Redfern (NSW): $2,245,348 median, 2.5% yield, 11.1% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Bondi Junction presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 2.6% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current boom phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $2,639,192 – $3,225,679
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy staying below 2% and days on market falling below 35
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 10.0% + 10yr CAGR 7.3%
- +Above-average population growth (1.6%/yr)
- +Low rental vacancy (1.6%) — constrained supply
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −High supply pipeline (1122 new approvals) — may cap price growth
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
231
2020
208
2021
416
2022
115
2023
152
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 2022
Decile 9 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
13,509
Education (IEO)
10/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
4/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Bondi Junction NSW data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $1475/wk median rent for Bondi Junction. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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