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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

North Bondi, NSW 2026 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $3.1M over the last 24 months. 85% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$3.1M
252 sales
DA approval rate
85%
225 of 265 approved
Total lots
2,177
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Zoning

What you can build in North Bondi

North Bondi is dominated by R2Low Density Residential. Land use rules, height, FSR, and permitted developments are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan and refined by the Development Control Plan.

R2
Dominant
R2 Low Density Residential 61.8%
R3 Medium Density Residential 32.0%
E1 Local Centre 2.5%
RE1 Public Recreation 2.3%
SP2 Infrastructure 1.5%
Avg max height
8.6 m

Limit varies by lot — check your address for the exact figure.

Avg max FSR
0.57:1

Floor Space Ratio — total floor area as a multiple of lot area.

Use mix
Residential94%
Commercial3%

Location

Where North Bondi sits

North Bondi 2026 covers an undefined area within Waverley Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Waverley Council
Postcode
2026
Area
Total lots
2,177

Drill into any lot in North Bondi

Open the interactive map — click any address to see its zone, height, FSR, overlays, and approval likelihood.

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Development potential

Where the upside is in North Bondi

We score every lot for development signal — under-built relative to the controls, eligible for a granny flat, or sized for subdivision.

Underdeveloped
299

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
1,054

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
704

lots that may support subdivision

Site assembly
131

adjoining lots with combined upside

Total dev potential
2,113 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
35.4 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Theoretical capacity if every lot built to its limit: 5,452 dwellings, with 176,711 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in North Bondi

4% of lots carry heritage controls.

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood-affected None

Mapped flood-prone land

Bushfire-prone None

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls 3.5%

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land 0.4%

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) None

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure None

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

North Bondi property market

Sales, rent, and yield data drawn from NSW Property Sales Information and rental bond data over the past 24 months.

Median sale price (24m)
$3,100,000
252 sales · land value $3.7M
Median rent (house)
$1,513 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
3.6%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in North Bondi

265 development applications for North Bondi addresses were decided by Waverley Council over the past 24 months. 225 approved — a 85% approval rate. Average processing time: 72 days.

85%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
265
Approved
225
New dwelling DAs
265
Building approvals (12m)
1

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in North Bondi

ABS Census 2021 population data combined with lot-level amenity, healthcare, lifestyle, and crime indices.

Green cover
29%
Amenity score
86.6 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
85.2 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
86.9 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about North Bondi

What's the zoning in North Bondi 2026?

North Bondi is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 1,345 of 2,177 lots (62%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (62%), R3 Medium Density Residential (32%), E1 Local Centre (3%), RE1 Public Recreation (2%), SP2 Infrastructure (2%).

What's the height limit and FSR in North Bondi?

Across North Bondi, the average maximum building height is 8.6 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 0.57:1. Individual lots can vary materially — height and FSR are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and can be modified by overlays. For an exact figure on a specific address, generate a planning report.

Can I build a granny flat in North Bondi?

Yes — 1,054 lots in North Bondi appear eligible for a granny flat under SEPP (Housing) 2021, based on lot size, zoning, and frontage. Eligibility is lot-specific: get a planning report on your address to confirm.

What's the median property price in North Bondi?

The median sale price in North Bondi over the past 24 months is $3,100,000, across 252 sales. Median unimproved land value is $3,700,000.

What's the median rent in North Bondi?

Median weekly rent for a house in North Bondi is $1,513. Gross rental yield works out to 3.6%.

What's the development application approval rate in Waverley Council?

Waverley Council decided 265 development applications for North Bondi addresses over the past 24 months, with 225 approved (85% approval rate). Average processing time is 72 days. Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in North Bondi?

Across North Bondi, 4% with heritage controls, 0.4% near contaminated sites. These are suburb-wide percentages — every lot has its own combination. A planning report on a specific address shows exactly which controls apply.

What's the development potential of North Bondi?

2,113 of 2,177 lots in North Bondi show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 35.4 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the Waverley Council Local Environmental Plan, applicable State Environmental Planning Policies, and the Development Control Plan. Property sales drawn from NSW Property Sales Information. DA history aggregated from the NSW Planning Portal. Heritage, flood, bushfire, contaminated land, TEC, sea-level rise, and aircraft noise overlays from the NSW Spatial Services and EPA registers. Population, age, income, and tenure from ABS Census 2021. Aggregated by ZoneDSS · last updated 2026-04-27.

Suburb-wide statistics — your specific lot may vary. Always run a planning report on the actual address before making a decision. How ZoneDSS works →