At the height of summer, an average day can draw up to 50,000 people to this coastal suburb – home to Australia’s most famous slice of sand and surf.
At the height of summer, an average day can draw up to 50,000 people to this coastal suburb – home to Australia’s most famous slice of sand and surf.
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“There’s such a massive number of people coming through,” says Davies, a third-generation Bondi local. “The lifeguards are obviously the stars of the show, but when they pull a person onto a rescue board, you never know where that person could be from and what their story is.”
“What you see down there is such an eclectic mix of people, whether they’re running, swimming or taking photos,” he says. “You see tourists who are just completely awestruck by the beauty of the place, and I think that’s when it really hits home just how special it is that you get to experience this place day in, day out.”
Wallace says Bondi offers access to an ocean lifestyle that is super-close to the city.
Wallace says Bondi offers access to an ocean lifestyle that is super-close to the city.
“It means you can have a lifetime of doing some great fun things while still having a full work life and a full family life,” he says.
Davies notes that while the demographic has shifted towards buyers with deep pockets, Bondi retains its magnetic persona.
Davies notes that while the demographic has shifted towards buyers with deep pockets, Bondi retains its magnetic persona.
“I think it’s hard to beat the energy when it’s packed, and the sun’s out, and there are a few waves,” he says. “I like the quieter days as well, because you run into friends and say g’day, and everybody likes doing that.”
“I think it’s hard to beat the energy when it’s packed, and the sun’s out, and there are a few waves,” he says. “I like the quieter days as well, because you run into friends and say g’day, and everybody likes doing that.”
For those who don’t call Bondi home, Bondi Rescue should be back on our screens soon after a two-year hiatus. Davies and co-producer Michael Cordell are keen to crack on with Season 19, bringing more Bondi magic to the masses.
My local With Ian Wallace of Richardson & Wrench Bondi Beach
With Ian Wallace of Richardson & Wrench Bondi Beach
Best street in Bondi Beach Notts Avenue, which is perched up a little higher and you have those elevated, north-facing surf views, and Rickard Avenue, which became a cul-de-sac a few years ago, attracts a really lovely community and is also really close to the beach.
Notts Avenue, which is perched up a little higher and you have those elevated, north-facing surf views, and Rickard Avenue, which became a cul-de-sac a few years ago, attracts a really lovely community and is also really close to the beach.
Mackenzies Bay, between Bondi and Tamarama, is a beach that appears and disappears with the seasons and tides. So sometimes there’s sand and sometimes you’re surrounded by rocks. It can be a great place to have a swim.
Bondi Beach highlights It has to be the beach. Paddling out for an early-morning surf with friends is just a great way to start the day. And having my office across the road from all that’s happening, it’s pretty special; I’m very lucky.
It has to be the beach. Paddling out for an early-morning surf with friends is just a great way to start the day. And having my office across the road from all that’s happening, it’s pretty special; I’m very lucky.
8/29 Bennett Street, Bondi NSW 2026
Sun-chasers take note: this two-bedder is set on the top, north-east corner of a quality block and comes with two balconies and skylights to maximise natural light. Alongside a stone and gas kitchen and plenty of space to host a dinner party, the apartment features new flooring, plantation shutters, ducted air-conditioning and lift access to a secure basement double garage.
120 Wellington Street, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
Tucked behind a leafy front garden, this Federation semi is a terrific option for young families, with Bondi Public School at the far end of the street. Renovated throughout, the home features bright, open-plan living spaces extending to a private garden with built-in seating. The upper-level main-bedroom retreat includes a home office or sitting room with a balcony.
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