Explore Bondi Beach, New South Wales, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Bondi Beach, NSW map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets — plus a labelled MGA grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bondi Beach, New South Wales, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of New South Wales or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Bondi Beach and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Geoscience Australia National Base Map — seamless topographic mapping covering the mainland, Tasmania and the external territories. NATMAP 250K shows the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 map sheets, mosaicked nationwide — the printed sheets generations of Australians navigated the outback with. The search box finds any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Bondi Beach.
Reading the map like a paper sheet. Click Grid to overlay the Map Grid of Australia (MGA), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as an MGA grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what emergency services and search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load, which across much of inland Australia is most of the time.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Bondi Beach |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Waverley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.89093 |
| Longitude | 151.27388 |
| Population | 11,733 |
| Density | 9696.7 /km² |
| Area | 1.2 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 2026 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 6 km east-southeast |
Bondi Beach is a locality in the Waverley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 11,733. The locality covers an area of 1.2 km², giving a population density of about 9696.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km east-southeast of Sydney. Bondi Beach is located at 33.8909°S, 151.2739°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2026.
Bondi Beach unfolds as a dramatic crescent of golden sand, a vibrant stage where the Tasman Sea performs its ceaseless theatre against a backdrop of rugged sandstone cliffs. It lies 4.2 km north-east of Randwick, NSW (from Randwick, NSW: bearing 44°T), and is situated 6.4 km east-south-east of Sydney. The topography here is one of exhilarating dips and rises, with the land falling away sharply to meet the ocean, creating a natural amphitheatre that amplifies the roar of the waves. The air, perpetually infused with the briny tang of salt and the subtle perfume of coastal heath, carries a palpable energy, a rhythm dictated by the tides and the ceaseless movement of surfers and sun-seekers. Even on quieter days, a certain restless spirit seems to inhabit the very air, a testament to the raw power of the ocean that shapes this celebrated stretch of coast.
The history of Bondi Beach is intrinsically linked to the discovery and settlement of the Sydney region, though its transformation from a relatively untouched coastline to a global icon is a more recent phenomenon. Initially, the land was part of the traditional Country of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, their connection to this littoral zone stretching back millennia. By the late 19th century, with the advent of accessible public transport, Bondi Beach began its evolution into a popular seaside resort, a place for Sydneysiders to escape the burgeoning city. The economy of Bondi Beach, once reliant on its burgeoning tourism appeal, has diversified to encompass a dynamic blend of hospitality, retail, and creative industries, fuelled by its enduring allure and a steady stream of international and domestic travellers.
Culturally, Bondi Beach vibrates with a distinctive, sun-kissed energy, a place where the laid-back Australian surf culture meets a sophisticated urban edge. While the area doesn't host professional teams in leagues like the AFL or NRL, its sporting heart beats strongly with the rhythm of the waves, a mecca for surfers of all levels. Major annual events, such as the iconic City2Surf run, draw thousands, transforming the streets and the beach into a vibrant spectacle of human endeavour. Bondi Beach itself is the undisputed landmark, a world-famous stretch of coastline synonymous with Australian beach life, but the surrounding streets teem with cafes, boutiques, and a lively arts scene. Nearby universities offer world-class education, and the area has been a fertile ground for creative talent, producing internationally recognised musicians, actors, and athletes who carry the spirit of Bondi Beach with them wherever they go, a testament to its enduring global appeal.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Bondi Beach, New South Wales. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bondi Beach, in the Waverley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bondi Beach includes the postcode (2026), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Waverley Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name; offers Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets as base layers; overlays a labelled Map Grid of Australia (MGA) so the map can be read like a printed topographic sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as an MGA grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bondi Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; © Geoscience Australia National Base Map and NATMAP 1:250 000 (CC BY 4.0); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |