# 2026, NSW

Postcode · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Greater Sydney › Waverley

Area: 4 km²

Over half of the adults in postcode 2026 hold a bachelor degree or higher, making it one of the most highly educated areas in the region. This is a young, professional community where the typical resident is just 34. It is a high-income hub that has seen rapid growth and a surge in wealth since 2011. The area is almost entirely made up of apartments and townhouses, creating a dense, urban environment where most people rent and many work from home.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with 47.8% of people being young adults aged 25 to 44. De facto relationships are far more common here than elsewhere, and the population grew by 7.6% since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 32,693 | +7.6% since 2011 |
| Median age | 34 yrs | +3.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.4% | +10.6% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 10.2% | +7.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 14.3% | +4.2% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 22.6% | +26.3% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 47.8%, Older adults (45–64) 19.6%, Children (0–14) 14.3%, Seniors (65+) 10.2%, Youth (15–24) 8.1%

**Marital status** — Never married 58.4%, Married 30.2%, Divorced 7.1%, Widowed 2.6%, Separated 1.9%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Overseas born residents make up 42.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure. This diversity has risen since 2011, with English and Australian being the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 42.6% | +12.5% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 51.7%, England 9.2%, South Africa 3.6%, New Zealand 2.5%, Italy 1.5%, China 0.6%, Philippines 0.5%, India 0.5%, Vietnam 0.1%, Nepal 0.0%

**Ancestry** — English 31.9%, Australian 21.1%, Irish 12.1%, Scottish 8.0%, Italian 6.3%, German 4.6%, Chinese 2.3%, Greek 2.3%, Dutch 1.6%, Indian 1.0%, Filipino 0.8%, Vietnamese 0.3%

## Language

About one in five people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 20.6% | +15.2% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.4% | -14.4% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 73.1%, Italian 1.7%, Greek 0.8%, Mandarin 0.6%, Arabic 0.3%, Cantonese 0.3%, Tagalog 0.2%, Hindi 0.1%, Vietnamese 0.1%, Punjabi 0.1%

## Religion

The area is significantly less religious than the rest of the country, with 47.0% of people reporting no religion. This figure has risen by 21 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 47.0% | +77.4% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 47.0%, Christianity 29.1%, Judaism 13.6%, Not stated 8.2%, Buddhism 1.1%, Islam 0.4%, Hinduism 0.4%, Other religions 0.3%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are exceptionally high, with 53.7% of adults holding a university degree and 83.0% having completed Year 12. Most qualifications are in management, commerce, society, and culture.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 83.0% | +17.8% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 53.7% | +35.5% since 2011 |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.28 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 6 | — |
| School enrolments | 1,117 | — |
| Average school size | 186 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,122 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 83.0%, Year 10 5.5%, Year 11 2.5%, Year 9 or below 2.1%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 46.3%, Postgraduate degree 17.0%, Advanced diploma / diploma 11.3%, Certificate III / IV 8.2%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.2%, Certificate I / II 0.7%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 28.2%, Society & culture 16.6%, Creative arts 10.9%, Health 7.1%, Engineering & related 6.9%, Architecture & building 5.0%, Education 4.5%, Food, hospitality & personal services 2.9%, Natural & physical sciences 2.8%, Information technology 2.4%, Agriculture & environment 0.8%

## Income

Typical incomes are far above the national figure, with the typical family earning $3,685 a week. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a trend that has risen sharply since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,503 | +47.6% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,896 | +51.6% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $3,685 | +51.3% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 32.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 45.8% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 33.7%, $1,500–$2,999 24.7%, $650–$1,499 14.2%, $3,000–$3,999 12.0%, Under $650 9.1%

**Personal income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 27.9%, $650–$1,499 25.7%, Under $650 20.5%, $3,000 or more 18.4%

## Health & Disability

Residents are in very good health; only 2.3% need help with daily activities, which is among the lowest rates for similar areas. Long-term health conditions are also well below the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 17.8% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 5.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.3% | +13.4% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 6.0%, Mental health 5.9%, Other condition 5.1%, Arthritis 4.0%, Heart disease 2.0%, Cancer 2.0%, Diabetes 1.8%, Lung condition 0.7%, Stroke 0.4%, Dementia 0.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 73.8%, One condition 13.8%, Two conditions 2.8%, Three or more 1.2%

## Community Participation

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower here than in most other areas. About 15.7% of people volunteer, which is slightly above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 15.7% | -6.1% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 8.0% | +8.9% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 21.2% | +2.6% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.1% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 14.1% | +27.5% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 2.2 people. There is a high proportion of people living alone (31.2%) and a much lower rate of one-parent families compared to the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.2 | +0.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 9.1% | -6.5% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 31.2% | -1.2% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 54.1%, Couples without children 35.6%, One-parent families 9.1%, Other families 1.3%

**Household size** — 2 people 37.9%, 1 person 31.2%, 3 people 15.1%, 4 people 11.4%, 5 people 3.4%, 6 or more 1.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area is dominated by flats and apartments, with only 9.4% of homes being separate houses. Renting is very common at 56.3%, and typical weekly rents are far above the national average at $680.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $680 | +36.0% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $3,400 | +13.3% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 1.00 | -16.7% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 56.3% | +5.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 19.8% | -7.4% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 9.4% | -29.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 32.0% | +8.9% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Rented 56.3%, Owned with a mortgage 21.1%, Owned outright 19.8%, Other tenure 1.6%, Not stated 1.2%

**Types of homes** — Flat or apartment 74.5%, Townhouse / semi-detached 15.3%, Separate house 9.4%, Other dwelling 0.6%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 47.1%, 3 bedrooms 19.5%, 1 bedroom 17.0%, 4 bedrooms 9.5%, 5 or more 3.0%, Studio / none 2.6%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $750 or more 39.1%, $550–$749 32.7%, $350–$549 18.9%, $200–$349 3.7%, Under $200 2.8%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $3,000 or more 54.5%, $1,800–$2,999 18.0%, Under $1,000 9.9%, $1,000–$1,799 9.8%

## Transport & Vehicles

Working from home is extremely common, with 56.8% of the workforce doing so. While 21.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, the area is highly connected with a short 2-minute walk to the nearest stop.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 21.2% | -7.9% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 56.8% | +998.7% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 3.1% | -79.3% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 2.23 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 2,059.7 | — |
| Public transport routes | 9 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 2 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 12 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 56.8%, Car (driver) 18.4%, Walked 3.6%, Bus 2.2%, Car (passenger) 1.2%, Bicycle 0.9%, Train 0.8%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 49.5%, 2 vehicles 23.2%, No vehicle 21.2%, 3 vehicles 4.6%, 4 or more 1.6%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very mobile, with 54.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 28.0% of the community, far exceeding the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 54.5% | +14.4% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 28.0% | -4.1% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

A large proportion of the population is working or looking for work, with 66.1% employed full-time. Most residents work as professionals or managers in technical and financial fields.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | -5.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 71.5% | +4.8% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 66.1% | -7.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Professional & technical 20.9%, Finance & insurance 10.1%, Health care & social assistance 8.9%, Education & training 6.8%, Construction 6.6%, Retail trade 6.6%, Accommodation & food 5.5%, Media & telecommunications 4.7%, Administrative & support 4.1%, Public administration & safety 3.2%, Rental & real estate 3.0%, Other services 2.8%, Transport & warehousing 2.6%, Arts & recreation 2.5%, Manufacturing 2.5%, Wholesale trade 2.5%, Electricity, gas & water 0.5%, Mining 0.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.2%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 42.4%, Managers 22.3%, Clerical & administrative 8.7%, Sales workers 6.9%, Technicians & trades 6.6%, Community & personal service 6.5%, Labourers 2.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 1.7%

## Economy & Advantage

The area is ranked at the highest possible level for overall advantage, driven by its exceptional scores for education and job skills.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 10 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 10 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 4 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 10 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,166 | — |

## Crime & Safety

Recorded offences are very low, with only 3 per 100,000 people, which is much lower than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recorded offences per 100,000 | 3 | — |

## Walkability

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.4. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 9.4 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 8.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 100.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 100.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 12.5 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 414 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 7.5% | — |

## Schools serving 2026, NSW

6 schools, 1,117 students, average ICSEA 1,122.

By sector: Government 3, Independent 2, Catholic 1

By type: Primary 4, Combined 1, Secondary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bondi Beach Public School | Government | Primary | 0.5 km | 348 |
| Galilee Catholic Primary School | Catholic | Primary | 0.6 km | 88 |
| Wairoa School | Government | Combined | 0.7 km | 75 |
| Bondi Public School | Government | Primary | 0.7 km | 464 |
| WAYS Secondary | Independent | Secondary | 0.8 km | 62 |
| Montessori East | Independent | Primary | 0.8 km | 80 |

## Areas within 2026, NSW

[Bondi Beach - North Bondi](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/118011340/bondi-beach-north-bondi)

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