Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach is a coastal suburb with a crescent-shaped sandy shore in Sydney, Australia. The shore runs roughly one kilometer along the eastern coast with residential buildings and shops on the cliffs above.

The name comes from the Aboriginal word Boondi, which refers to the sounds of breaking waves. In the early 20th century the area changed from a remote coastal section to a residential zone with organized lifesaving.

Swimmers and visitors gather along the promenade and on the sand where local ways of life mix with international guests. Lifeguards in yellow and red uniforms mark safe areas in the water and form a steady part of the daily scene.

Buses connect the shore with central Sydney and run regularly throughout the day. Swimming between the marked flags is safer, especially during strong surf or unfamiliar currents.

On weekend days in the late 1920s summers, tens of thousands of people came here at once. These visitor numbers made it one of the most visited shores on the continent during that time.

Location: New South Wales

Location: Waverley Council

Location: Alexandria

Elevation above the sea: 19 m

Shares border with: North Bondi, Bellevue Hill, Rose Bay, Bondi

GPS coordinates: -33.89083,151.27417

Latest update: January 3, 2026 11:48