Bondi

Bondi is a suburb in the eastern part of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It sits about seven kilometres southeast of the Sydney central business district and is part of the City of Waverley local government area. The area includes Bondi Beach, a well-known stretch of coastline along the Tasman Sea, as well as residential streets and local services. Nearby is the suburban precinct of Bondi Junction, a major transport and shopping hub.

Bondi Beach is the defining feature of the area. It is a long, sandy beach popular for swimming and surfing and is served by a lifeguard service and a nearby surf life saving club. The Bondi precinct also contains beachside facilities, promenades, and the historic Bondi Pavilion, which hosts cultural and community events. The adjacent coastal environment supports a range of recreational activities and attracts visitors year-round.

The name Bondi is believed to derive from an Aboriginal word referring to the local landscape, commonly explained as meaning related to water or waves, though the exact origin is not definitively recorded. The area was inhabited by Indigenous people before European settlement and began to develop as a seaside destination in the 19th and early 20th centuries, with infrastructure and housing expanding alongside the growing popularity of coastal recreation.

The Bondi area is connected by road and public transport, with Bondi Junction functioning as a key transport node. The Bondi to Coogee coastal walk, a popular six-kilometre route, links Bondi Beach with several other beaches and coastal parks, illustrating the suburb’s appeal as a destination for outdoor activity and tourism.