Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.1 km apart, on the same open data. Bondi Junction scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.
| Bondi Junction | Waverley | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 62 | 66 |
| Safety | 3 | 19 |
| Wealth | 56 | 78 |
| Value | 12 | 68 |
| Parks | 34 | 22 |
| Cafés | 92 | 92 |
| Transit | 98 | 99 |
| Green space | 52 | 38 |
| Active & healthy | 64 | 63 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 29 | 90 |
| Median rent | $660/wk | $630/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $4,140,000 | $5,000,000 |
| Population | 10,361 | 4,216 |
| Full profile | Bondi Junction in full | Waverley in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Waverley scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Bondi Junction has the lower median house price of the two ($4,140,000 vs $5,000,000).
Bondi Junction scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Bondi Junction or Waverley.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →