Bondi is a tourist suburb near Bondi Beach in the east of Sydney CBD, in the state of New South Wales. It is mainly a residential suburb with a variety of housing options. Most of the suburb’s residents are youth, students and young families. It makes a wonderful home for students due to its proximity to Sydney CBD, vibrant culture and quality lifestyle. Beyond education, the suburb offers plenty of exciting things for students to indulge themselves in, from art and culture to beaches and more. Read here all about living in Bondi as a student.
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Of all residential buildings in Bondi, almost 80% were flats or apartments, as of 2021, meaning students looking for independent flats or apartments to rent get numerous options in Bondi. A limited number of separate houses, townhouses and row houses are situated in upper-class areas of the suburb, not many of which should be available for rent. Students also have the option of staying in hostels or on-campus housing.
Bondi and nearby suburbs are served by Bondi Junction Train Station located on the Eastern Suburbs line, in the neighbouring suburb of Bondi Junction. It provides connectivity to the Sydney CBD and major surrounding suburbs and cities.
Bondi is also well-connected with its neighbouring suburbs and the CBD via an extensive road network, with Bondi Road being the major transport and commercial hub. 333 and 380 are two main bus routes serving through and beyond the suburb.
Bondi is in proximity to various top colleges and educational institutions, including Sydney University and the University of Technology Sydney, both of which are located within 6-7 kilometres of Bondi.
Major schools, colleges, tertiary and skill institutions in the region include Waverley Woollahra Art School, Bondi Public School, City East Community College, Montessori East Primary & Pre School, Waves Surf School, Crockd Studios Bondi, Speak More Clearly, School of Arts Academy of Dance, Bondi Social Cooking School and Bondi Beach Public School.
Bondi is a major tourist hotspot, mainly known for Bondi Beach, one of Sydney’s most famous beaches. There are various tourist attractions in and around Bondi Beach, including Bondi Beach Graffiti Wall and various art galleries and antique shops.
Westfield Bondi Junction is a major commercial centre and one of the largest malls in the region, featuring popular restaurant chains, retail and fashion stores and a cinema.
Other major tourist attractions and must-visit landmarks in Bondi include Bondi Anglican Church, Bondi Public School building, Electricity Substation No. 269, Bondi Post Office, Royal Hotel, The Wayside Chapel, St Anne's Catholic Church, St Matthew's Anglican Church and Bondi-Waverley School of Arts.
Bondi Beach offers a variety of recreational experiences for visitors. Tourists can indulge in surfing at the stunning beach or learn surfing at Lets Go Surfing School. Bondi Icebergs Swimming CLUB is the best destination for swimmers. You can take the famous Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk for spectacular views of the ocean. The Bondi Beach Aboriginal Rock Art Tours and Aboriginal Rock Engravings give a peek into the Aboriginal history of the region.
Marks Park, Thomas Hogan Reserve, Waverley Park, Dickson Reserve, Ray O'Keefe Reserve and Bondi Beach Park are some popular destinations for those looking to unwind or indulge in family picnics.
Top choices for diverse cuisine include Totti’s Italian restaurant, Sefa Kitchen, Stuffed Beaver Dining Parlour, Bondi Road Seafoods, Cafe Brazil, Ninety Nine Thai, Namaste Indian Cuisine, The Char Rotisserie, Byblos Lebanese Cuisine, Ogalo Bondi, MIKEY’S PIZZA and Bennett St Dairy.
Famous art galleries include Art Gallery at 158C Bondi Rd, Aboriginal Contemporary (Aboriginal art gallery), The Art Lounge, Jingmin Ren Spiritual Artist and Online Energy Art Prints Gallery, Tony Curran, Aquabumps, Art Moment Gallery, Artist Editions and L'Atelier de Blule.