North Bondi zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of North Bondi (Waverley, NSW) - 1.25 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
1.25 km² - this suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to North Bondi's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.
North Bondi at a glance
How North Bondi is zoned
Buying in North Bondi? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.
Across its 1.25 km², North Bondi is relatively unconstrained by the planning overlays we hold. We hold no flood mapping covering this suburb, so no flood figure is shown - that is a gap in our data, not an all-clear. There are 51 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 325 m² across 2,177 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.
Who lives in North Bondi
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the North Bondi suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Socio-economic standing
ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.
Score 1176, and decile 10 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of North Bondi's 9,290 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Bondi Beach - North Bondi, the wider ABS statistical area containing North Bondi. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than North Bondi itself.
19,631 in 2001 to 22,633 in 2025, up 15%.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Census of Population and Housing 2021 (General Community Profile) and SEIFA 2021, both published at the Suburbs and Localities level; Regional Population (estimated resident population) at Statistical Area Level 2. Used under CC BY 4.0. Census counts of small populations are randomly adjusted by the ABS to protect confidentiality, so figures for small suburbs are indicative.
North Bondi data sources and coverage
Every figure below is an aggregate for the suburb boundary. “Not mapped” means LayeredGeo does not hold a source layer covering this suburb; it is never an all-clear for a particular property.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Not mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Zoning | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Demographics | Available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 5 August 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.
Check a specific North Bondi address
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See what's in the $9 report →North Bondi planning - frequently asked
Is North Bondi flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering North Bondi, so this page can't say how much of the suburb is flood-affected - that is a gap in our data, not an indication that the suburb is free of flood risk. Waverley is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is North Bondi bushfire-prone?
Bushfire mapping covers North Bondi and little to none of it is mapped as bushfire-prone. Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.
What is the zoning in North Bondi?
The dominant planning zone in North Bondi is Low Density Residential, though the suburb also includes Medium Density Residential and Public Recreation. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does North Bondi have heritage-listed places?
North Bondi has 51 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.
What is the typical lot size in North Bondi?
Across 2,177 surveyed parcels in North Bondi, the median lot size is about 325 m². There are also 1 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.
Does North Bondi have a train station?
There is no train station inside North Bondi itself. The suburb is served by 55 bus stops.
What is the population of North Bondi?
At the 2021 Census North Bondi had 9,290 usual residents, with a median age of 35 and an average household size of 2.6 people. The wider Bondi Beach - North Bondi statistical area, which contains North Bondi, went from 19,631 people in 2001 to 22,633 in 2025, up 15%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than North Bondi alone.
Is North Bondi an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), North Bondi scores 1176 and sits in decile 10 of 10 nationally and decile 10 within New South Wales - decile 1 being the most disadvantaged tenth of Australian suburbs and decile 10 the least. The national average score is 1000. SEIFA summarises income, education, occupation and housing across the whole suburb, so it describes the area, not any particular household in it.
What is the median household income in North Bondi?
Median household income in North Bondi was $3,292 a week at the 2021 Census, against $3,292 for the typical suburb in Waverley. Median rent was $700 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,966 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a North Bondi property?
A North Bondi planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bondi Beach | 0.9 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Dover Heights | 1.4 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Tamarama | 1.7 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Bondi | 1.8 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Rose Bay Woollahra |
1.9 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Bellevue Hill Woollahra |
2.6 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Bronte | 2.7 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Waverley | 3.0 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Bondi Junction | 3.0 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Clovelly Randwick |
3.3 km | Not mapped | 0% |