Moving to Bronte NSW 2024
What the official numbers say about living in Bronte — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $675 a week, against a median household income of $3,365 a week.
About 60% of homes are owner-occupied and 39% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Bronte grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,827 → 7,166 people).
Around 67% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, United States; most spoken languages besides English: French, Greek, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bronte sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (27% of workers), while 66% work from home.
Nearest train station: Bondi Junction, 1.9 km north-west.
Nearest metro station: Central, 5.7 km north-west.
Nearest light rail stop: Randwick, 2.6 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Bondi Junction Interchange, 1.8 km north-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Rose Bay Wharf, 3.6 km north.
Nearest airport: Rose Bay Seaplane Base, 3.7 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 6 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 71 schools · 304 cafes & restaurants · 16 supermarkets · 77 parks · 9 beaches — see them all on the Bronte profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Bronte Public School 300 m · Clovelly Public School 500 m · Waverley College Preparatory School 600 m · St Catherine's School 650 m · Waverley College Senior Campus 900 m · St Anthonys Catholic Primary School 900 m · Ludlow Courtyard 900 m · Airmount Courtyard 950 m
Groceries: Woolworths Metro 300 m · Foodworks 950 m · Woolworths 1 km · QE Foodstores 1.4 km · Woolworths 1.7 km · IGA 1.7 km · Earth Food Store 1.7 km · Harris Farm Markets 1.7 km
Parks and reserves: Bronte Park 300 m · Dickson Street Reserve 300 m · MacPherson Park 400 m · Hewlett St Reserve 400 m · Gibson Street Reserve 450 m · Simpson Park 500 m · Marlborough Reserve 500 m · Tamarama Park 700 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bronte, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian White Ibis · Rock Dove · Common Myna · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bronte, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronte here | 7,166 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
| Waverley | 4,216 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Clovelly | 4,887 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Tamarama | 1,478 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Bondi | 10,411 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
| Queens Park | 3,143 | — | 10/10 | 16% |
| Bondi Beach | 11,513 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Waverley — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Wentworth — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2024 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Bronte profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $675 a week, and about 39% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,827 people to 7,166. It sits about 6 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Bondi Junction station is roughly 1.9 km away. Local government is Waverley council, and the federal seat is Wentworth.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Bronte vs Waverley · Bronte vs Clovelly.
Nearby guides: Waverley · Clovelly · Tamarama · Bondi · Queens Park · Bondi Beach.
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